Arts & Entertainment
Poll: Which Bands Would You Like to See in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2017?
Think rap should be kept out of the hall? Think Tupac is just as deserving as any other act in rock history? Tell us what you think.

CLEVELAND, OH - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the possible inductees for the Class of 2017 Oct. 17. The inclusion of first-time nominees Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur has stirred controversy among more traditional rock and roll fans.
To be eligible for induction this year, the act's first album had to have been released in 1991 or earlier.
Fans will have an opportunity to vote on each candidate. The top vote recipients will be announced in December and then celebrated at an induction ceremony at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, New York, in April. To vote,visit the Rock Hall's website.
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However, we wanted to get an early glimpse at who is leading the polls. We want to know, of the 19 possible candidates for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2017, who do you want to see in? Fill out the poll below and let your voice be heard. You can select multiple options.
Pearl Jam photo from deep_schismic | 2Pac photo from Cat Branchman | Janet Jackson photo from Andy Liang
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