The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll" is an unordered list of 500 songs that they believe have been most influential in shaping the course of rock and roll, though some of them belong to different styles even after the consolidation of rock music (like some 1980s and 1990s rap songs). It was organized by Hall of Fame museum curator James Henke who, according to the hall, "compiled the list with input from the museum’s curatorial staff and numerous rock critics and music experts."[9] The list is part of a permanent exhibit at the museum, and was envisioned as part of the museum from its opening in 1995.[10] The list contains songs from the 1920s through the 1990s. The Beatles are the most represented band on the list, with seven songs. Elvis Presley and The Rolling Stones each have six songs on the list, while The Beach Boys and Bob Dylan each have five.