Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper Band among 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees for the year 2011 were announced some time back, and pop legend Neil Diamond and cult rock outfit Alice Cooper Band have managed to get into the hallowed group. Prominent artists from the 2011 nominee list who didn’t make the cut this year include Bon Jovi, Beastie Boys and Donna Summer among others. Other inductees in the 2011 batch are Darlene Love, Dr. John, Tom Waits, Jac Holzman, Art Rupe and Leon Russell. These eight artists become part of the elite group of 605 people who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame till date. The induction ceremony shall happen in New York in March 2011. You can see the complete list of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees sorted by inducted year, here.