The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2024 induction ceremony is shaping up to be a star-packed event, featuring a blend of iconic artists and fresh faces from various musical genres. Set for October 19 at Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the evening will see performances and presentations by renowned artists including Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato, and Jelly Roll, alongside a diverse roster of performers such as Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Dr. Dre, The Roots, Ella Mai, and Lucky Daye. Hollywood actress Julia Roberts is also slated to make an appearance.
On the country side, legends like Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Mac McAnally, and rising star Jelly Roll will pay tribute to this year’s inductees, which include trailblazing stars Mary J. Blige, Cher, and Foreigner. They will be joined by rock legends such as the Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest, all set to be honored with their place in rock history.
Previous inductees such as James Taylor, The Who’s Roger Daltrey, Van Halen’s Sammy Hagar, and Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash are expected to be in attendance, making the night even more special for this year’s honorees.
In addition to the main inductees, the Rock Hall will also honor several music legends with special awards. The Musical Influence Awards will recognize pioneers like Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton. The Musical Excellence Awards will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield. Suzanne de Passe, a notable television and music producer, will receive the prestigious Ahmet Ertegun Award, named after the Atlantic Records co-founder.
Cher and Foreigner, two of this year’s most notable inductees, have previously voiced their frustration over their absence from the Hall. Cher famously expressed her displeasure on The Kelly Clarkson Show last December, while Foreigner took a humorous approach with a mock announcement on social media, claiming the Hall finally recognized their contribution to rock history.
To be eligible for a nomination, artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to consideration, making acts who debuted before 1999 eligible this year.
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