Why Van Halen Aren't In The RRHOF

Bassist Michael Anthony gets asked the question Van Halen Interview, but his response isn't right. The reason they're not in the Hall is because of one name: Sammy Hagar. The first year they were nominated (2003), I saw their name on the semi-finals list. Like everyone else, I figured they'd be a first ballot inductee. Since then, they haven't even been nominated. It has nothing to do with voters not liking hard rock. Voters just aren't ready to induct a hack like Hagar. But fear not. They will eventually get in.