When you saw and experienced Skynyrd, you heard complete musical precision coupled with an excellent sound staff. Man, they were slick~. I Saw them with the Doobs and some unknown.
The bands I thought were deserving induction before obscure acts were accepted are: Los Lobos ( their Quality song library exceeds 30 songs- I have many favorites but "Georgia Slop" should be the first rock song after a throw down quality Hennessee shot. On your third shot you hear Good Morning Atzlan.
Little Feat, of whom, individually should be recognized are Lowell George, Paul Barriere and Richie Hayward. Paul Revere and the Raiders were ultra cool for 3 years. How many men would wear a frilly shirt and colonial attire for money? I am a total fan for The James Gang, Joe Walsh, The Tubes, JoJoGunne, Spirit, Mountain, The Fixx, Moody Blues, Deep Purple, Rory Gallagher, Ronnie Earl, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, The Outfield, and Willian Clarke.
All you old farts reading this should include your band nominations and opinion of the RnR HOF. I know this should be a separate thread but inspiration precedes protocol.