Neutral Milk Hotel fail pretty massively at getting in.
Last one before another induction thread, this ones by
Waspstar...
Echo & The Bunnymen
They're not the most influential group ever, and people will forever argue the merits of their slide away from "post-punk," not to mention their "reunion," but in the end, they're responsible for at least two classic albums and a host of memorable singles. Pete DeFreitas and Les Pattinson are one of the best rhythm sections rock's ever had, and though Ian McCullough tends to overvocalize, his cryptic lyrics complement the music perfectly.