Bon Jovi and Alice Cooper have been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Donovan, Neil Diamond and Dr John are among the other first-timers in contention for the prestigious roll of honour.

Previous nominees LL Cool J, Donna Summer, Tom Waits and The Beastie Boys are also up for induction next year.

Acts become eligible for inclusion to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twenty-five years after the release of their first recording.

The final list of inductees will be announced in December, while the ceremony is scheduled to take place in New York next year.

The Stooges, Abba and Genesis were all welcomed into the Hall of Fame this year.

(by Jason Gregory)