Interesting article this morning in the Detroit News questioning this year’s inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, while pointing out some notable Detroit omissions over the years.

Madonna, The Dave Clark Five, Leonard Cohen, The Ventures, and John Mellencamp all got the nod this year.  The writer of the article questions the integrity of the selection process and blames political interests that affect which bands get it.  Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels aren’t in, and neither is Iggy Pop and The Stooges or The MC5.

Hmmm…Another point that is brought up is what should qualify as being Rock and Roll?  Apparently, Miles Davis is in and so is Grand Master Flash and The Furious Five.