Nirvana made the ballot in the grunge pioneer's first year of eligibility and Yes, the Zombies, Linda Ronstadt and Hall & Oates ended long stints in a holding pattern when the Rock Hall of Fame announced the induction contenders Wednesday (10/15). Other nominees include the Replacements, and Peter Gabriel as a solo artist. KISS joins Deep Purple, Cat Stevens and the Paul Butterfield Blues band in a field of repeat nominees that also includes LL Cool J, N.W.A and Chic.  Results of voting will be announced in December for the class the Hall will induct in April.
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