Matthew Wilkening

Australian politician copied Twisted Sister song for campaign ad.

Beatles legend is the second living solo artist commemorated.

Band's first nine albums were all released in the now-extinct packaging format.

Guitar legend died last October after a long battle with cancer.

Mark St. John had just been hired as the band's second replacement for Ace Frehley.

They're not going to show up, but they deserve the accolade anyway.

Cuts by other artists were important to band's formation - and its first big breakup.

Producer Bob Erzin used blackboards and a coach's whistle to get the band into studio shape.

Band's second live appearance put a twist on first single.

"We continue to hope for the best," she says.

Devo, Todd Rundgren and the New York Dolls are also among the 16 artists up for consideration this year.

His other California home is still on the market for $22 million.