Posted on 27th Sep 2011 @ 2:27 PM

The official list of the nominees for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were released earlier today. To the disappointment of many out there, New York rockers, KISS, and the Canadian power trio, Rush, were still not included. Here is the entire list of artists that were nominated for 2012:

Beastie Boys
The Cure
Donovan
Eric B. & Rakim
Guns ‘N Roses
Heart
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
Freddie King
Laura Nyro
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Rufus with Chaka Khan
The Small Faces/The Faces
The Spinners
Donna Summer
War