This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees were announced on Thursday, and include previously nominated performers. Janet Jackson, N.W.A, Nine Inch Nails, Chicago, the Smiths, and Cheap Trick are just a few of the acts vying to enter the Class of 2016. They are joined by Chic, Deep Purple, Chaka Khan, Yes, The J.B.’s, Los Lobos, Steve Miller, The Spinners and The Cars, with Chic having been previously nominated 10 times. Fans will have the opportunity to vote at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame website and the Rolling Stone website. Inductees will be announced in December, and an induction ceremony to take place in April of 2016.
