rock and roll hall of fame

Our writers break down the surprises, exclusions and head-scratching decisions surrounding the new class.

Next class will also include Carole King and the Go-Go's, among others.

Here's how we think this is going to go.

Whatever credibility the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had left has taken yet another hit, because they're booting the ashes of a prominent man in the history of rock...to make room for Beyoncé's leotards.

Chubby Checker really should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...and he knows it. In fact, he's DEMANDING it...while he's still young enough to use it to make more money.

Ever since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voted to induct Kiss, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have been whining about the fact that they only want the four original members...the two of them plus Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. They're so upset about it that they've refused to entertain the idea of any kind of KISS performance at the induction ceremony.

In the harrowing saga regarding the on-again, off-again induction of Guns N’ Roses into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at this weekend’s ceremony, the Hall of Fame has cast the final word, at least for now.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is inducting the backup bands of six people who are already in the Hall. The inductees include Buddy Holly's Crickets, among others.

The Beastie Boys just found out that they're going to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April. They got in on their first nomination. But one group ISN'T happy about that. It's WAR...a band which was also nominated for induction this year, but DIDN'T make the cut. They've been eligible since 1996, so for the past 15 years.

On Monday night, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted several more music legends into its ranks, including Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Darlene Love, Tom Waits, Jac Holzman, Art Rupe  and Leon Russell. Click through to see the pictures from last night's ceremony.