Only five artists were inducted in 2005, but since the classes are getting weaker and weaker it means that there are a few spots available this year for previously overlooked artists.
The following "Class Of 2005" were inducted in their first year of eligibility:
U2 - Widely regarded as one of the biggest rock bands in the world, U2 got their start as a New Wave / Punk band in the late 70's. They laid low for a few albums before releasing The Joshua Tree, the album that launched them into the stratosphere. They've been mostly consistent over the last two decades, cranking out one great album after another with the exception of some blips during the 90's.
The Pretenders - One of the best and most influential New Wave bands, The Pretenders haven't released very many albums but what they have released have been spectacular, launching the band to a level so high that they've even made the actual Hall Of Fame.
Ozzy Osborne - After he was kicked out of Black Sabbath, the future looked pretty bleak for Ozzy and most insiders said he was done for. Little did they know that it was Black Sabbath that would pretty much disappear during the 80's while Ozzy became the biggest star in heavy metal with a string of hits that started with "Crazy Train" and continues to this day.
The following artists has been inducted into the Hall Of Fame in 2005:
XTC - They were never a particularly popular band, but XTC was one of the best New Wave bands and certainly one of the most creative bands of their era.
Iron Maiden - Not quite the best metal band of all-time, but Iron Maiden was definitely one of the top contenders. They don't get much radio play, but their track record is undeniable.
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