One of the most brilliant and relatable musicians of the Punk era was Elvis Costello.  Costello was not just a Punk wordsmith, but he morphed into other aspects of the Rock spectrum remaining a relevant participant in the musical world ever since. 

Inducted in 2003.  From London, England 

It rarely fails. As new genres emerge there seems to a need to anoint a pair of songwriters as the new Lennon and McCartney. New Wave did so with the pair of Chris Difford and Glenn Tillbrook; better known as the creative unit behind Squeeze.