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There's already a long list of artists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame who've been influenced by New York Dolls. So isn't it time these pioneers joined them? Formed in New York City in 1971, the band released just two albums – a self-titled record in 1973 and a follow-up, Too Much Too Soon, a year later – before breaking up in 1976 with its five members pursuing careers in new bands and as solo artists. Neither album managed to break the Top 100, but the Dolls' groundwork (like fellow New Yorkers the Velvet Underground before them) helped ignite the punk and indie movements in the ye...

Whether it’s as a solo artist, forming bands ( Semi Precious Weapons, New York Dolls, Everest), Aaron Lee Tasjan’s never been one who can be easily pigeonholed. While his earliest solo work was in the singer/songwriter vein with Americana-flavor, since signing with New West Records in 2016, Tasjan’s released some infectious pop records with ’70s glam rock overtones and a style to match. You’ll hear as much Jeff Lynne as Tom Petty, as much John Lennon as Cheap Trick in Tasjan’s perfectly-crafted songs. Like so many other artists, Tasjan released his lastest album, Tasjan! Tasj...

Sid Vicious was a punk rock icon, former bassist in the Sex Pistols, a heroin addict, and a suspected murderer. In 1978, his girlfriend, 20-year-old Nancy Spungen, was found murdered on the bathroom floor of the Chelsea Hotel room they shared in New York City. Less than four months later, Sid died of a fatal heroin overdose. His death came as a surprise to very few people. Sid infamously once said, “I’ll die before I’m 25, and when I do I’ll have the lived the way I wanted to.” This is the tragic timeline of his misfortunate life and doomed 19-month relationship with Nancy.

Former Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters Members Left Off Rock Hall List If Iron Maiden and Foo Fighters are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, three of those bands' former members won't have their names added to the plaques. Onetime Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley, whose five-year stint as Bruce Dickinson's temporary replacement included the albums Virtual XI, was left off the list of nominated band members along with founding drummer Doug Sampson, who departed the group before it recorded its self-titled 1980 debut album and is not eligible for induction. Two former short-term me...

JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick and Iron Maiden are among 16 nominees who are eligible for the 2021 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.