Interesting Collection of Nominees

From E! Online today:
Sabbath, Sex Pistols on Rock’s Rolls:

“After repeatedly being dissed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Ozzy Osbourne famously demanded that Black Sabbath be removed from consideration for the ‘totally irrelevant’ institution.

“Good thing no one was paying attention. The seminal metal mavens, on their seventh ballot, finally got the nod Monday and will be one of five acts saying ‘Hello, Cleveland!’ in 2006.

“Joining Sabbath in the Class of 2006 are the Sex Pistols, Blondie, Lynyrd Skynyrd and jazz great Miles Davis.…”

Yeah, right, Ozzie…


Rolling Stone’s take:
Sabbath Enter Rock Hall

“The Sex Pistols, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blondie also tapped

“After years of eligibility, Black Sabbath, the Sex Pistols and Lynyrd Skynyrd will finally be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Also slated for induction at the institution’s 21st annual ceremony on March 13th at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel are jazz legend Miles Davis and New York New Wavers Blondie.…”

Rolling Stone’s Sabbath bio page