The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees Thursday, adding Steve Miller, Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple, and N.W.A. But it has been accused of snubbing some artists for years, which is often the subject of heated debate and controversy. Check out some of most notable Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs.
Devo
![Devo Devo](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/devo-band.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 12
Bon Jovi
![Portrait Of Bon Jovi Bon Jovi](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bon-jovi.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 6
The Monkees
![Photo of Monkees The Monkees](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/the-monkees.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 24
Kate Bush
![Kate Bush Kate Bush](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kate-bush.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 12
Kraftwerk
![Kraftwerk In Front Of World Time Clock In Keio Plaza Hotel Kraftwerk](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kraftwerk-band.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 20
The Cars
![Music File Photos - The 1970s - by Chris Walter The Cars](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/the-cars-band.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 12
Motörhead
![Original Motorhead Motorhead](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/motorhead-band.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 13
Willie Nelson
![Portrait Of Willie Nelson Willie Nelson](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/willie-nelson.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 28
Yes
![Yes In A Greenhouse Yes](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/yes-band.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 21
The Doobie Brothers
![Doobie Brothers 1975-77 Lineup Portrait The Doobie Brothers](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/doobie-brothers.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 19
Whitney Houston
![Whitney Houston Whitney Houston](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/whitney-houston.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 5
Judas Priest
![Paul Natkin Archive Judas Priest](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/judas-priest-band.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 16
Slayer
![Music File Photos 1980's Slayer](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/slayer-band.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 7
The Smiths
![Morrissey And Johnny Marr The Smiths](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/the-smiths.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 6
Dick Dale
![Photo of Dick Dale Dick Dale](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dick-dale.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 28
Journey
![Journey File Photos Journey](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/journey-band.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 15
Pixies
![The Pixies Pixies](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pixies-band.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
Number of Years Eligible: 2
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