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A Motown family group led by a young Michael, inducted in 1997 for 'I Want You Back,' sharing the surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Lead singer of the Drifters before going solo, this 1987 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Organist behind the instrumental hit 'Green Onions' with his group the M.G.'s, this 1992 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
This 'Soul Man' duo was inducted in 1992; Sam's singing partner was _ _ _ _.
Fronted by Martha Reeves, this Motown group behind 'Dancing in the Street' was inducted in 1995 as Martha and the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
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Led by Diana Ross, this top Motown girl group was inducted in 1988 after 'Where Did Our Love Go.'
SUPREMESA smooth-voiced soul pioneer inducted in 1986, he recorded 'A Change Is Gonna Come.' First name Sam, surname _ _ _ _ _.
COOKEA blind Motown multi-instrumentalist inducted in 1989 for hits like 'Superstition.' Surname _ _ _ _ _ _.
WONDERBest known for his crooning hit 'Mack the Knife,' this 1990 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
DARINEric Clapton's power trio, inducted in 1993, is known for 'Sunshine of Your Love.'
CREAMKnown for soaring falsetto disco hits like 'Stayin' Alive,' these inducted 1997 brothers went by the _ _ _ Gees.
BEESouthern rock pioneers behind 'Ramblin' Man,' inducted in 1995, share the surname _ _ _ _ _ _.
ALLMANThis 1987 inductee wrote and recorded 'Blue Suede Shoes.' First name Carl, surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
PERKINSThis Motown quartet, inducted in 1990, promised 'Reach Out I'll Be There.'
FOURTOPSA 1960s harmony group behind 'California Dreamin',' inducted in 1998; the group's women were nicknamed the _ _ _ _ _.
MAMASA Beatles co-founder turned solo artist for 'Imagine,' this 1994 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
LENNONThe reggae icon behind 'No Woman, No Cry,' inducted in 1994, has the surname _ _ _ _ _ _.
MARLEYThis hard rock band's name plays on the phrase 'lead balloon' -- inducted in 1995 as Led _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
ZEPPELINA folk singer-songwriter behind 'Big Yellow Taxi,' this 1997 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
MITCHELLKnown for 'Runaround Sue,' this doo-wop era teen idol was inducted in 1989 under his single stage name.
DIONKnown for horn-rimmed glasses and 'Peggy Sue,' this 1986 inductee died in a 1959 plane crash. First name Buddy, surname _ _ _ _ _.
HOLLYA folk-rock band featuring Neil Young and Stephen Stills, inducted in 1997 as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Springfield.
BUFFALOA smooth blues-soul crooner nicknamed 'Blue,' this 1992 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
BLANDThis 1991 inductee scored an R&B hit with 'Tweedlee Dee.' First name LaVern, surname _ _ _ _ _.
BAKERA blue-eyed soul band behind 'Good Lovin',' inducted in 1997.
RASCALSA raspy-voiced singer known for 'Maggie May,' this 1994 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
STEWARTThis California harmony group, a 1988 inductee, sang about surfing and released the landmark album 'Pet Sounds.'
BEACHBOYSThe 'Man in Black,' inducted in 1992, recorded 'Folsom Prison Blues.' Surname _ _ _ _.
CASHA British blues-rock band whose guitarists included Clapton, Beck, and Page, inducted in 1992.
YARDBIRDSA 1986 inaugural inductee nicknamed the 'Godfather of Soul,' he scored 'I Got You (I Feel Good).' First name James, surname _ _ _ _ _.
BROWNFamous for 'At Last,' this soul and blues vocalist inducted in 1993 has the surname _ _ _ _ _.
JAMESA psychedelic San Francisco band behind 'White Rabbit,' inducted in 1996 as Jefferson _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
AIRPLANEThis New Orleans piano man, a 1986 inaugural inductee, is famous for 'Blueberry Hill.' First name Fats, surname _ _ _ _ _ _.
DOMINOFamous for 'Stagger Lee,' this R&B hitmaker inducted in 1998 has the surname _ _ _ _ _.
PRICEFronting his group the Comets, this 1987 inductee recorded 'Rock Around the Clock.' First name Bill, surname _ _ _ _ _.
HALEYThis Motown soul singer, inducted in 1987, asked 'What's Going On.' First name Marvin, surname _ _ _ _.
GAYEFamous for 'Under the Boardwalk,' this 1988-inducted doo-wop and R&B vocal group formed in New York.
DRIFTERSJim Morrison fronted this Los Angeles rock band, inducted in 1993, famous for 'Light My Fire.'
DOORSThis piano-pounding showman, a 1986 inaugural inductee, is known for 'Great Balls of Fire.' First name Jerry Lee, surname _ _ _ _ _.
LEWISThis soft rock band, inducted in 1998, checked in to 'Hotel California.'
EAGLESA teen idol turned rockabilly singer, this 1987 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
NELSONThis girl group, inducted in 1996, asked 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow.'
SHIRELLESA flamboyant pianist behind 'Rocket Man,' this 1994 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _.
JOHNKnown for his operatic voice, dark sunglasses, and 'Oh, Pretty Woman,' this 1987 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
ORBISONThis comedic doo-wop group, inducted in 1987, scored a hit with 'Yakety Yak.' Name them.
COASTERSBob Dylan's former backing group, inducted in 1994 for 'The Weight,' took the simplest name possible: The _ _ _ _.
BANDJohn Fogerty fronted this swamp-rock band, inducted in 1993, famous for 'Fortunate Son' and 'Proud Mary.'
CREEDENCEA laid-back blues guitarist and harmonica player, this 1991 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _.
REEDA shouting blues singer inducted in 1987, he recorded 'Shake, Rattle and Roll.' First name Big Joe, surname _ _ _ _ _ _.
TURNERFamous for the ballad 'Only You,' this 1950s vocal group was inducted in 1990.
PLATTERSThis R&B singer first recorded 'Fever' before Peggy Lee's cover; inducted in 1996, his first name is _ _ _ _ _ _.
WILLIEKnown for smashing guitars onstage and singing 'My Generation,' this British rock band inducted in 1990 is simply called The _ _ _.
WHOThis Irish singer-songwriter, inducted in 1993, wrote 'Brown Eyed Girl.' Surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
MORRISONKnown for acrobatic stage moves and '(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher,' this 1987 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
WILSONA soul singer known for 'Let's Stay Together,' this 1995 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
GREENA raspy blues-rock singer behind 'Piece of My Heart,' this 1995 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
JOPLINLed by songwriter Curtis Mayfield, this vocal group behind 'People Get Ready' was inducted in 1991.
IMPRESSIONSThis R&B and funk family group, inducted in 1992, is famous for 'Shout' and shares the surname _ _ _ _ _.
ISLEYCrowned the King of Rock and Roll, this 1986 inaugural inductee's surname was _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
PRESLEYThe 'Queen of Soul,' inducted in 1987, demanded 'Respect.' First name Aretha, surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
FRANKLINThis blind pianist, a 1986 inaugural inductee, blended gospel and R&B on 'Georgia on My Mind.' First name Ray, surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
CHARLESNicknamed 'Miss Rhythm,' this 1950s R&B hitmaker inducted in 1993 has the surname Brown; her first name is _ _ _ _.
RUTHA progressive rock band behind the concept album 'The Wall,' inducted in 1996 as _ _ _ _ Floyd.
PINKFamous for 'In the Midnight Hour,' this soul shouter inducted in 1991 has the surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
PICKETTFronted by Mick Jagger, this British Invasion band inducted in 1989 is nicknamed simply the _ _ _ _ _ _.
STONESA folk-rock singer-songwriter inducted in 1988 for 'Like a Rolling Stone,' later a Nobel laureate. Surname _ _ _ _ _.
DYLANA jangly folk-rock band behind 'Mr. Tambourine Man,' inducted in 1991.
BYRDSA 1986 inaugural inductee, this guitar pioneer wrote 'Johnny B. Goode' and popularized the duck walk. First name Chuck, surname _ _ _ _ _.
BERRYFrontman of a funk pioneering group behind 'Everyday People,' this 1993 inductee was nicknamed _ _ _ Stone.
SLYA rockabilly singer behind 'Be-Bop-A-Lula,' this 1998 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
VINCENTBlending British blues-rock with pop on the album 'Rumours,' this band was inducted in 1998 as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mac.
FLEETWOODLou Reed fronted this avant-garde rock band, inducted in 1996 as the _ _ _ _ _ _ Underground.
VELVETA one-chord blues boogie master known for 'Boom Boom,' this 1991 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
HOOKERA teen idol who sang 'Why Do Fools Fall in Love' before dying young, this 1993 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
LYMONThis fiery R&B duo covered 'Proud Mary'; Ike's stage partner, inducted alongside him in 1991, was _ _ _ _.
TINABacked by the Pips on 'Midnight Train to Georgia,' this 1996 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
KNIGHTA folk-rock singer-songwriter behind 'Heart of Gold,' this 1995 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
YOUNGLed by a guitarist whose surname doubled as the band's name, this Latin rock act scored 'Black Magic Woman' and was inducted in 1998.
SANTANAThis Motown vocal group, inducted in 1989, is famous for 'My Girl' and matching choreographed steps.
TEMPTATIONSFamous for screaming vocals on 'Tutti Frutti,' this 1986 inductee performed as Little _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
RICHARDJerry Garcia's jam band, beloved by fans called Deadheads, was inducted in 1994 as the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Dead.
GRATEFULPaul Simon's harmony partner on 'The Sound of Silence,' inducted together in 1990, was Art _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
GARFUNKELA Chicago blues pioneer who influenced British rock bands, this 1987 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
WATERSThis 1990 inductee recorded the original version of 'The Twist' years before Chubby Checker's cover. Surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
BALLARDAn eccentric guitarist and satirical composer, this 1995 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
ZAPPAThis 1987 inductee played a signature rectangular guitar and gave his name to a famous rhythmic beat. First name Bo, surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
DIDDLEYThis soul singer, inducted in 1989, recorded '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' before dying in a 1967 plane crash. Surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
REDDINGThis blues guitarist, inducted in 1987, named his guitar Lucille and went by the initials B.B. His surname is _ _ _ _.
KINGA chameleon glam-rock icon with the alter ego Ziggy Stardust, this 1996 inductee's surname is _ _ _ _ _.
BOWIELed by Frankie Valli's falsetto, this group behind 'Sherry' was inducted in 1990 as the Four _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
SEASONSThe most influential band of the 1960s, this Liverpool quartet was inducted in 1988.
BEATLESA rockabilly star who sang 'Summertime Blues' and died young in a 1960 crash, inducted 1987. First name Eddie, surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
COCHRANTight sibling harmonies on 'Wake Up Little Susie' earned these 1986 inductees fame; their shared surname is _ _ _ _ _ _.
EVERLYKnown for twangy guitar instrumentals, this 1994 inductee's first name is Duane, surname _ _ _ _.
EDDYThis British Invasion band topped the charts with 'The House of the Rising Sun' and was inducted in 1994.
ANIMALSThis 1997-inducted harmony supergroup sang 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes'; one third of the trio was Graham _ _ _ _.
NASHThis legendary guitarist's band, inducted in 1992, released 'Purple Haze.' First name Jimi, surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
HENDRIXGeorge Clinton led this 1997-inducted collective famous for a horn-heavy, bass-driven sound nicknamed '_ _ _ _.'
FUNKLeader of the Miracles, this Motown singer-songwriter inducted in 1987 has the surname _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
ROBINSONA British Invasion band behind 'You Really Got Me,' inducted in 1990.
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