Tupac, Janet, Chaka, Chic and others, Nominees for 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Kevin Fleming October 18, 2016 Entertainment, Music News Nominees for the 2017 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame include: Tupac Shakur, Janet Jackson, Chic, Chaka Khan, Pearl Jam, the J. Geils Band, Journey, Joe Tex, Kraftwerk, MC5, The Cars, the Zombies, Yes, Bad Brains, Depeche Mode; Electric Light Orchestra, Jane’s Addiction; Joan Baez and Steppenwolf. Related