One of the top Soul artists during the first half of the 70’s, Bill Withers wrote and sang many songs that have stood time’s ultimate test. His heartfelt music was among its genre’s best but barring a couple of minor hits his run seemed to evaporate after 1974. Having said this, the somewhat controversial induction of Percy Sledge can easily justify an induction for Bill Withers.

Predating Krautrock and the mass manipulation of music electronically, Silver Apples late 1960’s experimentation foreshadowed what many forms of music would lean to. It was an ominous combination of Psychedelic, Space Rock and synthesizers and they very well of gained more disciples than album sales. Time has shone a more giving light on the influential New Yorkers and though induction is likely impossible their mysterious legacy continues to grow.

As debates continue on this list as to varying genres, the respected Jazz genre is always a befuddling one to Rock aficionados and its place within the guitar driven circle. Ornette Coleman initially bewildered many of those in the Jazz circle as his push towards Free Jazz and music based on varying emotions were not considered conventional at the time. Still pushing boundaries and presently revered for his lifetime achievements in Jazz, Coleman is a potential candidate should the Hall look to induct another Jazz star.

Already inducted into the Hall as a member of the Impressions, Jerry Butler picked up where his former group left off and created a very solid solo career of his own. Butler’s solo career generated a long string of R&B hits, and was a big part of establishing the Chicago Soul scene. Still performing and still a huge part of Chicago, Butler has carved a solo career that could be considered Hall of Fame worthy, though the fact that he has received no nominations may indicate that the Hall feels they have paid the “Ice Man” his due.