In 2002, he voiced his displeasure with a protest outside that year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. While Checker made it clear that he was fine with never gaining entry into the ...

Here’s the seven inductees in the main category, ranked from least- to most-deserving of one of music’s highest honors.

Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil says that Chris Cornell would be proud of the band's induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.