Nominees were announced Thursday morning for the new class of inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The list is a ecclectic one, covering everything from a Canadian rock band to an 80s pop group. Here’s the list:
Rush
Deep Purple
N.W.A.
Public Enemy
Heart
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Randy Newman
Donna Summer
Kraftwerk
Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Chic
Albert King
The Marvelettes
The Meters
Procul Harum
The final inductees will be announced in April 2013 after a group artists, music historians and industry members cast their votes.

