"Committee members "see themselves as keepers of the flame of integrity," says an insider." That is laughable especially given that Green Day went in ahead of NIN.
"They view
The Cure (eligible since 2003) and
Depeche Mode (since 2006) as weird outcasts from England who wear mascara, rather than post-punk and electronic pioneers who still headline festivals and sell out arenas. "You and I will die before those groups are in the Hall of Fame," an insider predicts."
That is too bad, I love both these groups and they are definitely worthy but unfortunately bands who originated in the 80's just don't get the respect they deserve imo. I can agree about Deep Purple, Cheap Trick and the Cars but Yes, ugh I cannot stand boring 70's prog rock.