Rush, Deep Purple, Public Enemy among nominees to Rock Hall of Fame

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press British musician Ian Gillan of Deep Purple performs during a concert in Nicosia, Cyprus. Deep Purple is nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

Rush, Deep Purple, Public Enemy and N.W.A. are among the group of first-time nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

They join returnees Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Randy Newman, Donna Summer and Kraftwerk among the 15 artists vying for entry.

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Published: 10/05/2012