Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees: Radiohead, LL Cool J among potential inductees

In total, 19 acts are nominated in Thursday’s announcement and nine nominees are featured for the very first time. In fact, this is the first year British rockers Radiohead and two-time Grammy-winners Rage Against the Machine are eligible.READ MORE: Ex-Pearl Jam drummer calls out band’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductionOther first-time nominees include: Simone, The Moody Blues, Judas Priest and Kate Bush. Another big name featured on the ballot is Bon Jovi, who received their first and only nomination in 2011.LISTEN: Todd Mesek, VP of Marketing & Communications for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame joins AM640. “The group of nominees is really reflective of the diversity of what we call rock ‘n’ roll,” said Greg Harris, CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, in a statement published by USA Today. “It’s a very wide net and underscores the evolution in the nominating process.”Between five to seven acts are typically chosen as inductees by 900 industry experts. Those lucky few will be chosen and revealed in December, with the 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony taking place in Cleveland, Ohio on April 14.