The Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame Nominations came out yesterday and while there are some deserving names on the list, (Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan) and there are some that make you cringe, ( N.W.A, The Smiths, Kraftwerk). One name who is still left off the list is Deep Purple.

Deep Purple actually was nominated last year but didn't receive enough votes to get inducted.  Now they have been eligible for years and a band that probably should be in the hall.  They have influenced many and I think it's strange that a band like Metallica are in and Deep Purple is not.

More than likely they won't get in because Ritchie Blackmore doesn't care and with the passing of Jon Lord you would think they would put them in this year.  Maybe in the future we will see it but for now we will probably see N.W.A and Chic get in before one of the great early rock bands. See the full list of nominees here.

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