Four different genres that were popular in the early 80's are represented with inductees this year, covering a vast range of musical styles.
The following "Class Of 2008" artists were inducted in their first year of eligibility:
Metallica - The greatest metal band of their generation, Metallica made the genre what it is today and set the bar impossibly high. So high, in fact that no other metal band has been able to get over it since.
Stevie Ray Vaughan - The greatest blues man of the last 40 years, Stevie Ray Vaughan combined great riffs with a unique voice and outstanding lyrics to create a credible blues sound with widespread mainstream appeal.
The Smiths - One of the finest New Wave bands of all-time, The Smiths are probably guilty of creating the emo genre that haunts humanity to this day, but they more than make up for that crime with their acid wit and fantastic hooks.
Social Distortion - Social D is sort of a radio-friendly version of Bad Religion with a much bigger following. They were probably the first band to enjoy success in the cowboy punk sub-genre with their country-flavored music. They're best known for their intense cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring Of Fire".
The following artists have been inducted into the Hall Of Fame in 2008:
New Order - New Order emerged from the ashes of Joy Division after Ian Curtis' suicide and became one of the biggest acts of the 80's. They switched from the gloomy music of the previous band to the more up-tempo dance rock that made them immediate superstars, though they never really crossed over to pop radio success.
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