Picture a tune that plays with your mind. It does not go straight but skips and flips in ways you do not expect. That is math rock. It avoids common music paths, which makes it feel fresh and smart.

On the one hand, the word "classic" feels like a mighty challenge: A gauntlet being thrown down by the six-string gods of musicthat would require climbing Mount Olympus to join. Something I'm sure ...

On Tuesday (Dec. 20), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame revealed the list of artists to be included in its 32nd class of inductees -- and in doing so, will likely set off another round of debates about… ...