Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2011 nominees include Beastie Boys, Tom Waits


Rolling Stone has posted the list of 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. First-time nominees include Tom Waits, Bon Jovi, Donovan and Neil Diamond. Previously appearing nominees include Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, J. Geils Band, Donna Summer, Chic, Dr. John, Laura Nyro, Joe Tex, Darlene Love and Chuck Willis. Nominees must have released their first single before 1985 to qualify for the 2011 induction.

The winners will be announced in December, and formally inducted on March 14th 2011 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.