Evaluating REO Speedwagon's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame resume

How it works: To be eligible, an artist had to release their first official recording at least 25 years ago.

• Despite being eligible since 1997, REO Speedwagon has yet to be nominated.

Why they matter: REO Speedwagon became a commercial juggernaut during the first half of the 1980s with No. 1 hits "Keep On Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling."

Yes, but: REO Speedwagon has been touring and releasing records steadily for 50 years but has just one essential album to its credit.

👎🏾 Troy's thought bubble: REO Speedwagon is one of several arena rock bands — Boston, Foreigner, Styx, Toto, etc. — classic rock fans want in the Rock Hall.

• Though popular, the music doesn't feel all that inventive or influential decades later.

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