Neil Diamond, Bon Jovi among 2011 Rock Hall of Fame nominees
By ANIWednesday, September 29, 2010
NEW YORK - The Rock and Roll Hall of fame’s website has announced that pop singer Neil Diamond, old-school rapper LL Cool J and New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi are among the 15 nominees for induction in 2011.
According to the website, the Hall of Fame’s mission is to “recognize the contributions of those who have had a significant impact on the evolution, development and perpetuation of rock and roll,” the New York Post reported.
The other 2011 nominees are Alice Cooper, the Beastie Boys, Chic, Donovan, Dr. John, the J. Geils band, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, Donna Summer, Joe Tex, Tom Waits and Chuck Willis.
Inductees for 2011 and details on where the ceremony will take place will be announced in coming weeks, the Hall of Fame’s website said. (ANI)
