by Aubin Paul
Tom Waits, Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Dr.John and Darlene Love are the 2011 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Legendary and prolific musician Waits was nominated for the first time this year.
Shut out again this year after a few nominations since 2007 were the Beastie Boys. The winners will be formally inducted on March 14th 2011 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.