Being real though, the fact that Rosetta godsblessed Tharpe was not in the very fucking first induction is proof the whole thing is bullshit. Sister Tharpe gave fucking birth to rock n roll. The fucking BEASTIE BOYS were in there before her. I fucking love them, but they aren't rock n roll at all.
You can look at how many foundational rock n roll artists still aren't listed, while non rock acts get in for hype.
It's an empty, bullshit entity created to make money, not give real respect to artists.