Mary J. Blige, Foo Fighters up for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

Mary J. Blige was nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Wednesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
1 of 3 | Mary J. Blige was nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Wednesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo

Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for induction in 2021 on Wednesday.

The music acts up for the honors are Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go's, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Chaka Khan, Carole King, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner and Dionne Warwick.

"This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates," John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a statement. "These nominees have left an indelible impact on the sonic landscape of the world and influenced countless artists that have followed them."

The list will be whittled down and the inductees' names will be announced in May.

A ceremony celebrating the winners is being planned for this fall in Cleveland.

Artists and bands must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination to be eligible for induction.

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Singer and actress Mary J. Blige arrives to perform in the "VH1 Divas Live" salute to Aretha Franklin at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 10, 2001. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI | License Photo

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