My 2 cents, heavily biased.. In general, I think they have reached the "let everyone in" point.. So I am not going to get upset if they all get in. Deleted the ones that I really don't have the knowledge to comment on.
Here's who we've got:
Pat Benatar - Easy yes..
Dave Matthews Band - I guess so. Not a huge fan, but worse bands are in.
Depeche Mode - Strong yes.
The Doobie Brothers - The "Tommy John" of the Rock and Roll hall of fame, did not dominate, but good longevity.
Whitney Houston - No, I don't really want any syrupy pop bands in.. That said, she probably makes it , if not this year, eventually.
Judas Priest - Not a "First ballot", but yea might as well let them in I guess.
Kind of the Harold Baines of the RR HOF.
MC5 - no
Motorhead - I guess, worst have gotten in.
Nine Inch Nails - yes
The Notorious B.I.G. - no
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan - no. As far as I know, only one mainstream "hit".
I am sure someone will correct me on that, but I don't even understand why this is nominated.. This isn't the rap hall of fame.
Todd Rundgren -No. I just don't think his whole body of work is worthy.
Soundgarden - yes.
T.Rex - no
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I think it's already a big hall.
And to be honest, it kind of has to be a big hall.. Otherwise, maybe 10-20 bands get in and they only open the doors every 10 years or so