Let their music do the talking
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Rock music is powerful, soulful, and energizing. These bands have played their way into a permanent home in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Let’s take a look at the greats, from A to Z. (There is no X in the Rock Hall as of yet.)
Aerosmith: Class of 2001
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The Beach Boys: Class of 1988
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The Clash: Class of 2003
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The Doors: Class of 1993
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Earth, Wind and Fire: Class of 2000
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Fleetwood Mac: Class of 1998
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Guns N' Roses: Class of 2012
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Heart: Class of 2013
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Ike and Tina Turner: Class of 1991
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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: Class of 2015
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KISS: Class of 2014
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Led Zeppelin: Class of 1995
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Metallica: Class of 2009
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Nine Inch Nails: Class of 2020
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The O'Jays
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Pearl Jam
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Queen: Class of 2001
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Ramones: Class of 2002
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Sex Pistols: Class of 2006
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Class of 2002
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U2: Class of 2005
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Van Halen: Class of 2007
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The Who: Class of 1990
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Yes: Class of 2017
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