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09:37, 06-Oct-2017
Bon Jovi, Radiohead among Brit-heavy Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees
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When the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the nominees for its 2018 induction, a heavy British element is observed.
Eight of the 19 nominees for 2018 induction are British artists, including "Livin' on a Prayer" rocker Bon Jovi, influential English alt-rock band Radiohead, 1980s rock band Dire Straits, electro-pop band Depeche Mode and progressive 1960s rockers the Moody Blues.
Artists must have released their first recording at least 25 years ago to be eligible for nomination.
Former Dire Straits lead singer Mark Knopfler (L) and Emmylou Harris perform during the "All the Roadrunning Tour 2006" concert in Barcelona, Spain on June 13, 2006. /Reuters Photo
Former Dire Straits lead singer Mark Knopfler (L) and Emmylou Harris perform during the "All the Roadrunning Tour 2006" concert in Barcelona, Spain on June 13, 2006. /Reuters Photo
Nine of the 19 acts nominated Thursday are on the ballot for the first time, with Radiohead and Rage Against the Machine getting a chance for immortality in their first year of eligibility
Posthumous nominations this year included American blues singer-songwriter and activist Nina Simone, 1940s gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the J. Geils band, whose founder J. Geils died in April, and 1950s American guitarist Link Wray.
Other nominees included British heavy metal band Judas Priest, British 1980s duo Eurythmics, US rapper and actor LL Cool J and The Cars.
Between five to seven acts usually make it following a vote of 900 industry experts. Inductees will be announced in December with the ceremony set for Cleveland, Ohio, on April 14.
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Source(s): AP
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