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A raspy-voiced singer known for 'Maggie May,' this 1994 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Paul Simon's harmony partner on 'The Sound of Silence,' inducted together in 1990, was Art _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Crowned the King of Rock and Roll, this 1986 inaugural inductee's surname was _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
A laid-back blues guitarist and harmonica player, this 1991 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _.
Blending British blues-rock with pop on the album 'Rumours,' this band was inducted in 1998 as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mac.
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Lead singer of the Drifters before going solo, this 1987 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
MCPHATTERBest known for his crooning hit 'Mack the Knife,' this 1990 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
DARINThis R&B singer first recorded 'Fever' before Peggy Lee's cover; inducted in 1996, his first name is _ _ _ _ _ _.
WILLIEA progressive rock band behind the concept album 'The Wall,' inducted in 1996 as _ _ _ _ Floyd.
PINKA rockabilly singer behind 'Be-Bop-A-Lula,' this 1998 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
VINCENTOrganist behind the instrumental hit 'Green Onions' with his group the M.G.'s, this 1992 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
JONESFamous for 'Under the Boardwalk,' this 1988-inducted doo-wop and R&B vocal group formed in New York.
DRIFTERSThis California harmony group, a 1988 inductee, sang about surfing and released the landmark album 'Pet Sounds.'
BEACHBOYSBob Dylan's former backing group, inducted in 1994 for 'The Weight,' took the simplest name possible: The _ _ _ _.
BANDA folk-rock singer-songwriter inducted in 1988 for 'Like a Rolling Stone,' later a Nobel laureate. Surname _ _ _ _ _.
DYLANLed by a guitarist whose surname doubled as the band's name, this Latin rock act scored 'Black Magic Woman' and was inducted in 1998.
SANTANAA 1960s harmony group behind 'California Dreamin',' inducted in 1998; the group's women were nicknamed the _ _ _ _ _.
MAMASLou Reed fronted this avant-garde rock band, inducted in 1996 as the _ _ _ _ _ _ Underground.
VELVETA one-chord blues boogie master known for 'Boom Boom,' this 1991 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
HOOKERA rockabilly star who sang 'Summertime Blues' and died young in a 1960 crash, inducted 1987. First name Eddie, surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
COCHRANKnown for soaring falsetto disco hits like 'Stayin' Alive,' these inducted 1997 brothers went by the _ _ _ Gees.
BEEThis 1987 inductee played a signature rectangular guitar and gave his name to a famous rhythmic beat. First name Bo, surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
DIDDLEYThis R&B and funk family group, inducted in 1992, is famous for 'Shout' and shares the surname _ _ _ _ _.
ISLEYA teen idol turned rockabilly singer, this 1987 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
NELSONThis soft rock band, inducted in 1998, checked in to 'Hotel California.'
EAGLESThis 1997-inducted harmony supergroup sang 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes'; one third of the trio was Graham _ _ _ _.
NASHThis New Orleans piano man, a 1986 inaugural inductee, is famous for 'Blueberry Hill.' First name Fats, surname _ _ _ _ _ _.
DOMINOThis girl group, inducted in 1996, asked 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow.'
SHIRELLESThis Motown soul singer, inducted in 1987, asked 'What's Going On.' First name Marvin, surname _ _ _ _.
GAYEThis soul singer, inducted in 1989, recorded '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' before dying in a 1967 plane crash. Surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
REDDINGThis hard rock band's name plays on the phrase 'lead balloon' -- inducted in 1995 as Led _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
ZEPPELINJohn Fogerty fronted this swamp-rock band, inducted in 1993, famous for 'Fortunate Son' and 'Proud Mary.'
CREEDENCEThe 'Man in Black,' inducted in 1992, recorded 'Folsom Prison Blues.' Surname _ _ _ _.
CASHA Chicago blues pioneer who influenced British rock bands, this 1987 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
WATERSThis legendary guitarist's band, inducted in 1992, released 'Purple Haze.' First name Jimi, surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
HENDRIXKnown for his operatic voice, dark sunglasses, and 'Oh, Pretty Woman,' this 1987 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
ORBISONFamous for 'In the Midnight Hour,' this soul shouter inducted in 1991 has the surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
PICKETTA chameleon glam-rock icon with the alter ego Ziggy Stardust, this 1996 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
BOWIEGeorge Clinton led this 1997-inducted collective famous for a horn-heavy, bass-driven sound nicknamed '_ _ _ _.'
FUNKFrontman of a funk pioneering group behind 'Everyday People,' this 1993 inductee was nicknamed _ _ _ Stone.
SLYKnown for acrobatic stage moves and '(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher,' this 1987 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
WILSONA flamboyant pianist behind 'Rocket Man,' this 1994 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _.
JOHNFamous for screaming vocals on 'Tutti Frutti,' this 1986 inductee performed as Little _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
RICHARDA British Invasion band behind 'You Really Got Me,' inducted in 1990.
KINKSA folk singer-songwriter behind 'Big Yellow Taxi,' this 1997 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
MITCHELLFamous for the ballad 'Only You,' this 1950s vocal group was inducted in 1990.
PLATTERSA folk-rock singer-songwriter behind 'Heart of Gold,' this 1995 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
YOUNGA blue-eyed soul band behind 'Good Lovin',' inducted in 1997.
RASCALSLeader of the Miracles, this Motown singer-songwriter inducted in 1987 has the surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
ROBINSONLed by Diana Ross, this top Motown girl group was inducted in 1988 after 'Where Did Our Love Go.'
SUPREMESNicknamed 'Miss Rhythm,' this 1950s R&B hitmaker inducted in 1993 has the surname Brown; her first name is _ _ _ _.
RUTHThe most influential band of the 1960s, this Liverpool quartet was inducted in 1988.
BEATLESKnown for smashing guitars onstage and singing 'My Generation,' this British rock band inducted in 1990 is simply called The _ _ _.
WHOThis Motown vocal group, inducted in 1989, is famous for 'My Girl' and matching choreographed steps.
TEMPTATIONSFamous for 'At Last,' this soul and blues vocalist inducted in 1993 has the surname _ _ _ _ _.
JAMESLed by Frankie Valli's falsetto, this group behind 'Sherry' was inducted in 1990 as the Four _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
SEASONSEric Clapton's power trio, inducted in 1993, is known for 'Sunshine of Your Love.'
CREAMBacked by the Pips on 'Midnight Train to Georgia,' this 1996 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
KNIGHTThis 1990 inductee recorded the original version of 'The Twist' years before Chubby Checker's cover. Surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
BALLARDLed by songwriter Curtis Mayfield, this vocal group behind 'People Get Ready' was inducted in 1991.
IMPRESSIONSA folk-rock band featuring Neil Young and Stephen Stills, inducted in 1997 as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Springfield.
BUFFALOThe 'Queen of Soul,' inducted in 1987, demanded 'Respect.' First name Aretha, surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
FRANKLINThis blues guitarist, inducted in 1987, named his guitar Lucille and went by the initials B.B. His surname is _ _ _ _.
KINGThis Motown quartet, inducted in 1990, promised 'Reach Out I'll Be There.'
FOURTOPSA blind Motown multi-instrumentalist inducted in 1989 for hits like 'Superstition.' Surname _ _ _ _ _ _.
WONDERThis comedic doo-wop group, inducted in 1987, scored a hit with 'Yakety Yak.' Name them.
COASTERSA British blues-rock band whose guitarists included Clapton, Beck, and Page, inducted in 1992.
YARDBIRDSA teen idol who sang 'Why Do Fools Fall in Love' before dying young, this 1993 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
LYMONA 1986 inaugural inductee nicknamed the 'Godfather of Soul,' he scored 'I Got You (I Feel Good).' First name James, surname _ _ _ _ _.
BROWNA Motown family group led by a young Michael, inducted in 1997 for 'I Want You Back,' sharing the surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
JACKSONThe reggae icon behind 'No Woman, No Cry,' inducted in 1994, has the surname _ _ _ _ _ _.
MARLEYThis 1991 inductee scored an R&B hit with 'Tweedlee Dee.' First name LaVern, surname _ _ _ _ _.
BAKERThis British Invasion band topped the charts with 'The House of the Rising Sun' and was inducted in 1994.
ANIMALSFronted by Mick Jagger, this British Invasion band inducted in 1989 is nicknamed simply the _ _ _ _ _ _.
STONESFronting his group the Comets, this 1987 inductee recorded 'Rock Around the Clock.' First name Bill, surname _ _ _ _ _.
HALEYTight sibling harmonies on 'Wake Up Little Susie' earned these 1986 inductees fame; their shared surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
EVERLYA soul singer known for 'Let's Stay Together,' this 1995 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
GREENA psychedelic San Francisco band behind 'White Rabbit,' inducted in 1996 as Jefferson _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
AIRPLANEAn eccentric guitarist and satirical composer, this 1995 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
ZAPPAA shouting blues singer inducted in 1987, he recorded 'Shake, Rattle and Roll.' First name Big Joe, surname _ _ _ _ _ _.
TURNERThis piano-pounding showman, a 1986 inaugural inductee, is known for 'Great Balls of Fire.' First name Jerry Lee, surname _ _ _ _ _.
LEWISThis blind pianist, a 1986 inaugural inductee, blended gospel and R&B on 'Georgia on My Mind.' First name Ray, surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
CHARLESKnown for horn-rimmed glasses and 'Peggy Sue,' this 1986 inductee died in a 1959 plane crash. First name Buddy, surname _ _ _ _ _.
HOLLYA Beatles co-founder turned solo artist for 'Imagine,' this 1994 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
LENNONA smooth blues-soul crooner nicknamed 'Blue,' this 1992 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
BLANDJerry Garcia's jam band, beloved by fans called Deadheads, was inducted in 1994 as the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Dead.
GRATEFULThis Irish singer-songwriter, inducted in 1993, wrote 'Brown Eyed Girl.' Surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
MORRISONA jangly folk-rock band behind 'Mr. Tambourine Man,' inducted in 1991.
BYRDSA 1986 inaugural inductee, this guitar pioneer wrote 'Johnny B. Goode' and popularized the duck walk. First name Chuck, surname _ _ _ _ _.
BERRYKnown for twangy guitar instrumentals, this 1994 inductee's first name is Duane, surname _ _ _ _.
EDDYFronted by Martha Reeves, this Motown group behind 'Dancing in the Street' was inducted in 1995 as Martha and the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
VANDELLASA raspy blues-rock singer behind 'Piece of My Heart,' this 1995 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
JOPLINThis 1987 inductee wrote and recorded 'Blue Suede Shoes.' First name Carl, surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
PERKINSJim Morrison fronted this Los Angeles rock band, inducted in 1993, famous for 'Light My Fire.'
DOORSA smooth-voiced soul pioneer inducted in 1986, he recorded 'A Change Is Gonna Come.' First name Sam, surname _ _ _ _ _.
COOKEThis 'Soul Man' duo was inducted in 1992; Sam's singing partner was _ _ _ _.
DAVESouthern rock pioneers behind 'Ramblin' Man,' inducted in 1995, share the surname _ _ _ _ _ _.
ALLMANFamous for 'Stagger Lee,' this R&B hitmaker inducted in 1998 has the surname _ _ _ _ _.
PRICEKnown for 'Runaround Sue,' this doo-wop era teen idol was inducted in 1989 under his single stage name.
DIONThis fiery R&B duo covered 'Proud Mary'; Ike's stage partner, inducted alongside him in 1991, was _ _ _ _.
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