Bands Surprisingly Shut Out Of The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

#1 The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Located in Cleveland, OH, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is dedicated to archiving the history of some of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, engineers and others who have, in some major way, influenced the music industry.

However, we think they have forgotten a few deserving acts that should have long ago been inducted into the museum.

#2 JOURNEY

"Don't Stop Believin'." "Any Way You Want It." "Lights." Nearly everybody on the planet has heard Journey's hits -- certainly a factor in making Journey one of the world's best-selling bands of all time.

#3 THE MONKEES

Yes, the band initially came from TV, but The Monkees still boast solid musicians across the board. With mega hits like "Daydream Believer" and "Last Train to Clarksville" followed by decades of touring, this is one of the last formidable bands of the '60s that hasn't entered the Rock Hall.

#4 THE PIXIES

Back in the '80s, no one knew what "alternative" meant. But the Pixies paved the way for mainstream acceptance of the genre way before those '90s kids ever played a note. Combining noise rock, surf rock, dark themes and catchy hooks, the group gave listeners "all the feels" and influenced bands like Radiohead, U2 and the Strokes.

#5 IRON MAIDEN

Heavy metal isn't a genre readily appreciated by Rock Hall voters, but Iron Maiden could change that. Though the group hasn't had mainstream success, it's been pumping out solid albums since the early '80s and is considered by music connoisseurs as one of the greatest metal bands in history and very influential on a variety of esteemed musicians.

#6 BON JOVI

Bon Jovi has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and has collected global songwriting honors, but this New Jersey-born band still isn't in the Rock Hall. What, "Slippery When Wet" is good enough for the UK Music Hall of Fame but not for Cleveland?

#7 PAT BENATAR

If anyone inspired young '80s women to roar their feelings while wearing bright blue eyeliner and a pixie cut, it was Pat Benatar. Her classically trained voice shook rooms when she belted out "You Better Run" and "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" with attitude, and along with Joan Jett and Madonna, she was instrumental in inspiring a new generation of women in rock.

#8 HERBIE NHANCOCK

You have Herbie Hancock to thank for the combination of synth and jazz that was all over the place in the '80s. An accomplished jazz musician, he wasn't afraid of experimentation and ended up with a ball of innovative, rhythmic electronica that influenced countless current musicians.

#9 SONIC YOUTH

It's hard to categorize Sonic Youth, but it's definitely safe to say that this band was a steward of what '90s alt-rock ultimately became. Band members fully experimented with what their instruments could do and truly pushed the boundaries of what was considered "safe" in music at the time.

#10 THE COMMODORES

Where would we be without "Brick House?

The Commodores were one of the '70s biggest success stories for R&B. With plenty of smooth ballads and hefty sides of soul and funk, Lionel Richie and company inspired plenty of copycat groups well into the '80s.

#11 THE CURE

Robert Smith and company became a force for angst and darkness in the '80s. You think kids today are "emo" or "goth?" Oh, honey, no. The Cure pushed that look into the mainstream decades earlier.

#12 THE B-52'S

The group from Athens, Georgia, may now be best known for "Love Shack," but the B-52s were innovating long before the '90s. Solid songs like "Rock Lobster" and "My Own Private Idaho" helped new wave take hold, and the group's wacky lyrics and antics made them memorable to their fans.

#13 LL COOL J

Sure, some call LL Cool J a sellout, but he combined the romantic and hard-edged sides of rap and hip-hop into a style that millions of listeners craved. More than that, though, he paved the way for a wider variety of hip-hop acts and proved that rappers are excellent actors, too.

#14 THE GO-GO'S

My favorite on the list of no go's... the Go-Go's!

With hits like "Vacation," "Our Lips Are Sealed" and "We Got the Beat," there's no denying that the Go-Go's were one of the most popular bands of the '80s. But more than that, this five-piece was the first all-women band that wrote their own songs and played their own instruments, breaking down rock's glass ceiling in 1981 for generations to come.

#15 "WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC

It may be a longshot for the Rock Hall, but "Weird Al" Yankovic is just as deserving as everyone else on this list. The songwriter and accordion player has been making comedy gold since 1976, and he's known the world over for his spot-on song parodies. However, his contribution to music is unparalleled.

And Yankovic's popular MTV videos definitely paved the way for the glut of successful YouTube parody artists -- 30 years before the platform was ever created!