Although born in Illinois, Ludacris became a superstar in the Dirty South Rap Movement. With a plethora of hits and a sleazy (though playful) sound, Ludacris crossed over to the Pop world and the planet took notice. Depending on how the man born as Chris Bridges fairs into the 10’s, his Hall of Fame chances will either move on to the right side of the bubble or disappear completely.



The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
2025

Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Champaign, Illinois)

NIHOF’s Favorite Album:
Chicken-n-Beer (2003)

NIHOF’s Favorite Song:
Move Bitch (From Word of Mouf, 2001)

They may have merged Rap and Alternative Rock, yet Linkin Park may have had a lot more Pop sensibilities that even they themselves were aware of. They struck gold in 2000 and though they have yet to repeat the success of their debut, they are a better band overall than they get credit for. This may not make them HOF worthy, but overall a band worthy of a look.

You would think with a name “Lamb of God” that it would be a Christian outfit you were thinking of, but this Metal group was very much against that possibility. Lamb of God may have been the very antithesis of their name, and though the irony was quite obvious, does it equate to a Hall of Fame induction? Probably not.



The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
2025

Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Richmond, Virginia)

NIHOF’s Favorite Album:
Ashes of the Wake (2004)

NIHOF’s Favorite Song:
Now You’ve Got Something to Die For (From Ashes of the Wake, 2004)

Keane has been called that Alternative Rock band with “no guitars”, and they are also known as a very competent outfit that has been very successful without selling out. Although their sound is piano driven, they have a diverse sound and are equally capable of “rocking out” as well as dancing on the mellow side of the Rock rainbow. As they have had albums that have sold in the States (though far from the level of success they had in England) they may be an outside shot for a glance from the Hall.



The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
2025

Country of Origin:
United Kingdom (East Battle, England)

NIHOF’s Favorite Album:
Hopes and Fears (2004)

NIHOF’s Favorite Song:
Bend and Break (From Hopes and Fears, 2004)