Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 nominees divide fans on definition of rock

Earlier today the nominees for the 2020 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced, with some names on the ballot bringing forth mixed reactions from fans.

While acts like Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Motorhead, Judas Priest and more are presented, artists such as Whitney Houston and Notorious B.I.G. are sparking controversy online.

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Rock Hall unveiled the nominees online earlier today, announcing that fan voting was now open.

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As mentioned by Rock Hall, previous Hall of Fame inductees have included artists in genres such as R&B, pop and rap. You can view the full list of previous inductees here.

The Rock Hall also houses an exhibit called "Right Here, Right Now" which explores how rock has influenced today's performers such as Sia, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and more.

Last year, Radiohead, the Cure, Janet Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music, Def Leppard and the Zombies were inducted.

To pick the winners, a group of more than 1,000 artists, journalists, music industry professionals and journalists will vote. Fans can also vote online here or at the museum.