Brian,
You're missing my point. I am familiar with artists that have been inducted. The R&R Hall of Fame isn't so much a joke because who is in (although this is ripe for debate), but because of those that have been omitted; e.g. Deep Purple and Iron Maiden. ABBA being in and these bands being left out is the same as having Cooperstown enshrine Mario Mendoza while ignoring Ernie Banks.
You're missing my point. I am familiar with artists that have been inducted. The R&R Hall of Fame isn't so much a joke because who is in (although this is ripe for debate), but because of those that have been omitted; e.g. Deep Purple and Iron Maiden. ABBA being in and these bands being left out is the same as having Cooperstown enshrine Mario Mendoza while ignoring Ernie Banks.