R&RHOF noms

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: Nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2012 are in, rollingstone.com reports. Guns N’ Roses, the Cure, Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Eric B. and Rakim, the Spinners, the Small Faces/Faces, Freddy King and Rufus With Chaka Khan are all on the ballot for the first time, joined by previous noms the Beastie Boys, Laura Nyro, War, Donovan and Red Hot Chili Peppers. The top vote-getters will be inducted on April 14 in Cleveland. (9/27a)