Enduring New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi in 1986. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2011 nominees
Singer/songwriter Tom Waits in 1973. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
The J. Geils band in 1970. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Joe Tex coined the term “rap” as a name for his style of speaking over the music in his songs. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Singer/songwriter and “Sunshine Superman” Donovan in 1975. (Michael Putland/Getty Images)
Singer/songwriter Neil Diamond strikes a pose in 1972. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Soul singer Chuck Willis was known as “The King of the Stroll.” (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
NY hip-hop trio Beastie Boys perform in 2004. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Alice Cooper in 1979, welcoming you to his nightmare. (Chris Walter/WireImage)
Dr. John performing in 2005. (Fernando Leon/Getty Images)
