Rockers Kiss, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and rapper LL Cool J are among the list of contenders for next year's (10) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Other first-time nominees in the 12-strong list include Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and songwriter Laura Nyro, while veterans in contention are Donna Summer, Darlene Love, Abba, the Chantels and The Stooges.
Only five acts will make the cut for the 25th annual induction ceremony, which is set to take place in New York City on 15 March (10).
The inductees will be announced in December (09).