The Rock & Roll of Fame announced this year's inductees on 5/4. I discuss each inductee's bio and achievements: new wave band Duran Duran, rapper Eminem, classic rocker Pat Benatar, pop duo Eurythmics, country’s Dolly Parton, singer/songwriter Carly Simon, and R&B’s Lionel Richie. In addition, others affiliated in the music industry will be acknowledged in special categories: heavy metal band Judas Priest, production duo James Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame founder & entertainment lawyer Allen Grubman, recording engineer and philanthropist Jimmy Iovine, posthumous awards to R&B/hip-hop CEO Sylvia Robinson and folk musician Elizabeth Cotten, and music political influencer Harry Belafonte. The ceremony is scheduled for November 5th.

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: rockhall.com