Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2009 Nominees

The 2009 Nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Jeff Beck, Chic, Wanda Jackson, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Metallica, Run-D.M.C., the Stooges, War, and Bobby Womack
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Jeff Beck
Already a member of the Hall as a member of the Yardbirds, "guitar god" Beck subsequently formed the Jeff Beck Group with Ron Wood, later of the Rolling Stones, and Rod Stewart. For decades, Beck would pursue music inspired by many different genres, always with a rock edge.

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