An eclectic mix of rock, rap, pop and soul artists are up for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2016 class. The 15 nominees were announced this week.
A group of over 600 members of the music business will vote to induct several of the finalists. Online fan voting also counts among the final balloting. The inductees will be announced in December.
Below is the full list of 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees:
The Cars
Chic
Chicago
Cheap Trick
Deep Purple
Janet Jackson
The J.B.'s
Chaka Khan
Los Lobos
Steve Miller
Nine Inch Nails
N.W.A.
The Smiths
The Spinners
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