'70s Rockers Lead 2016 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Class

Other inductees include Cheap Trick, Steve Miller, NWA, and Chicago. Nine Inch Nails, the Smiths, Janet Jackson, Yes, the Cars, the J.B.'s, Chic, Los Lobos, Chaka Khan, and the Spinners were all nominated, and none of them will make it in.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its official 2015 inductee list and, despite a push for more diversity in fan voting and nominations, this year's list is dominated by older, White classic rock bands.

Furthermore, their performance is guaranteed to steal the show during the induction ceremony at the Barclays Center in April. Thanks to all the fans who have supported us for all these years and to the Hall of Fame members who cast their votes.

The induction of the latter four bands is a victory for classic rock fans, who have generated the most complaints about the Rock Hall's exclusion of popular but not always critically acclaimed performers. Cutting the nominating committee by more than a half may have created freer discussions, according to the Hall of Fame's CEO Joel Peresman. "We are extremely excited and we are happy for that".

N.W.A. members Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella will be inducted for their contributions and heavy influence on hip hop.

This was the first year his name appeared on the ballot.

Bass player Roger Glover (L) of rock band Deep Purple performs during the 12th Mawazine World Rhythms global music festival in Rabat May 30, 2013.

Performing from 1986 to 1991, the group was controversial due to their music's explicit lyrics, which were often thought to be disrespectful of women and vocally oppositional to the police system in the United States (as highlighted in one of the band's most popular songs, "F-k Tha Police"). 

Of course, Yes - who, like Deep Purple, have been around since 1968 - is long overdue.

Behind the vocals of Peter Cetera, they had a string of pop hits including "Saturday in the Park", "25 or 6 to 4", "If You Leave Me Now" and "Does Anyone Really Know What Time it Is?" What have they ever done for rock "n" roll?