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Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper Get Nods for Rock Hall of Fame

Rock band Bon Jovi, from left, guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi and drummer Tico Torres pose  at the start of their show in east London. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)
Rock band Bon Jovi, from left, guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi and drummer Tico Torres pose at the start of their show in east London. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)

NEW YORK (CBS/AP) Jersey boy Jon Bon Jovi and his bandmates could make their mark this year on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Bon Jovi is among the first-time artists nominated for the honor, along with Alice Cooper, Donovan, Dr. John, and Neil Diamond.

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame released its list of nominees Tuesday. There were some familiar names: Darlene Love, LL Cool J, Donna Summer and the Beastie Boys have been up for the prestigious honor before.

Other previous nominees include, the J. Geils Band, Tom Waits, Chuck Willis and Chic and Joe Tex.

To be eligible for the hall, an act must have released its first batch of music at least 25 years ago.

Inductees will be revealed in December, and the ceremony will be in March in New York.

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