As the holidays approach it is time for a special present for a select few rock groups and musicians—nomination for the Rock Hall of Fame.  The 2014 nominations are in and as follows:
In all, 16 artists are nominated:
Nirvana
Linda Ronstadt
Peter Gabriel
Hall and Oates
The Replacements
YES
Link Wray
The Zombies
KISS
LL Cool J
N.W.A.
Cat Stevens
Deep Purple
The Meters
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Chic
How it works: An artist is eligible 25 years after their debut album or single.
 
Fans can also vote at RollingStone.com for their favorite artists to help put them in the running for nomination to the 2014 Rock Hall of Fame.