The 70’s Rock scene was very much a boy’s club. One of the few exceptions was Heart, led by the powerful vocals of their lead singer Ann Wilson and the technical brilliance of her sister and lead guitarist Nancy Wilson. Although women were very much accepted in the world of popular music, there hadn’t yet been a group who could do so in Hard Rock. The Wilson sisters were able to change that perception and are arguably among the most important women in Rock. Inducted in 2013. From Seattle, Washington. Ann Wilson (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Nancy Wilson (Vocals, Guitar & Mandolin), Roger Fisher (Guitar), Steve Fossen (Bass), Howard Leese (Keyboards & Guitar), Michael DeRosier (Drums)

A California Rock Band that seemed to be able to do it all, Spirit was able to blend multiple Rock influences anywhere from Hard Rock, Psychedelic, R&B, Classical and Folk. Often they would veer from influence to influence and this may have been why they had only modest success as many music fans in that era searched for acts that were more specific as opposed to diverse. Spirit was clearly an influence on Led Zeppelin, and if there are members of the Hall committee who believe that Zeppelin is one of the greatest bands ever (and many fans do), it is possible that Spirit could get a peek.