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The nominees for the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. They include:
Bad Brains
The Cars
Chaka Khan
Chic
Depeche Mode
Electric Light Orchestra
J. Geils Band
Jane’s Addiction
Janet Jackson
Joan Baez
Joe Tex
Journey
Kraftwerk
MC5
Pearl Jam
Steppenwolf
Tupac Shakur
Yes
The Zombies
The winners will be picked in December and the ceremony will take place in April at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
The Roots have confirmed they are working on their 17th album, End Game, which will arrive next year.
The Black Kids have confirmed they will release their first album in a decade next year.
In a tweet to fans, Grizzly Bear have confirmed they are almost finished on their new album.
Album 90 percent done. Last update until you hear it— Grizzly Bear (@grizzlybear) October 18, 2016
Band of Horses have announced 2 concerts to benefit the victims of Hurricane Matthew. The band will play 2 concerts in their hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, this week.
