Perhaps a dark horse contender (or a solid early entry if there is ever a Heavy Metal Hall of Fame) Mastodon could one day slip in should some of the bands they took over the mantle from (namely Pantera and Biohazard) ever receive the love from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that so many Metal fans claim is missing.  This a very well respected and well loved band, but Metal seems so far removed from what the Rock Hall deems “worthy”.

Coming to her musical ability naturally (she is the daughter of Ravi Shankar) Norah Jones emerged as one of the top Soft Jazz stars of her time.  With a voice made for the genre, she effortlessly floated with Pop and Country styles and quietly amassed a large number of record sales.  Jones however may however not be considered “innovative” enough to get a serious look though.

From Soft Rock Singer/Songwriter to overly produced Hip-Hop Dance act, Canadian, Nelly Furtado may have changed her “category” a few times, but for a stretch she was a very successful International act.  Still, does the period where she had her greatest commercial success actually inhibit her from receiving any kind of look from the Hall?  Based on her career progression, it just might.

Pharrell Williams became a very large name on his own, but this side project from the Neptunes generated solid success in the 2000’s with their patented slick production and funky vibes.  As much as Pharrell did well on his own, we are hoping that people (and not necessarily the Hall, because that won’t happen) do not forget what occurred here.