The nominees for the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced, and it is quite a list! According to the Rock Hall's guidelines, artists have to be at least 25 years out from the release of their first commercial recording to be eligible for induction.

You’ll see some artists going for a second (or third!) try for inclusion into the Hall this year, while P!nk, Lauryn Hill, Jeff Buckley, and Wu-Tang Clan, and others (!!!) have been shortlisted for the first time.

We’ll see who makes it when the official inductees are announced in April. Until then, let’s create a playlist worthy of induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists shortlisted for the Rock Hall this year would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
INXS - Need You Tonight

Melissa Etheridge - Come to My Window

Joy Division - Transmission

The Black Crowes - Hard To Handle

Lauryn Hill - Lost Ones

Iron Maiden - Running Free