In 1983, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation was established by a group of music industry leaders. One of the main goals of the foundation was to recognize those who have played a significant role in the "evolution, development and perpetuation of rock and roll". Inductees enter the Hall Of Fame in one, or more, of four categories - Performers, Non-Performers, Early Influences, and Sidemen. There is also a special award available, the Lifetime Achievement Award. The first inductions took place in 1986.
Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first recordings. The influence and significance of their contribution to rock and roll is the criteria. The nominating committee, composed of rock and roll historians, send ballots to about 1,000 rock and roll experts. Artists who receive the most votes, and more than 50% of the vote are inducted.
This category includes producers, disk jockeys, songwriters, record company executives, journalists, and other industy professionals who have had a significant impact on the development of rock and roll. They are voted in by a special selection committee.
This category includes artists whose music pre-date rock and roll but have inspired rock's leading artists and had a major impact on rock and roll. They are voted in by a special selection committee.
This category was introduced in 2000 to honor those musicians who have spent a career out of the spot light, backing up the stars in the studio and in concert. They have often played an important role in the development of memorable music but the public generally doesn't know who they are. A special committee comprised of mostly producers selects these inductees.
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