The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its official Class of 2024 and it is comprised of some of music’s most legendary names.
For, the likes of Mary J. Blige, Cher, and Dionne Warwick are amongst those to be inducted into the prestigious club.
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Moments ago, it was announced that the following are being inducted:
Performers
Mary J. Blige, Cher, the Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Kool & the Gang, Peter Frampton, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest
Musical Influence
Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton
Musical Excellence
Jimmy Buffett, the MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield
Ahmet Ertegun Award
Former Motown exec Suzanne de Passe
RRHOF Foundation Chairman John Sykes said in a statement:
“Rock & Roll is an ever-evolving amalgam of sounds that impacts culture and moves generations. This diverse group of inductees each broke down musical barriers and influenced countless artists who followed in their footsteps. Now who took my Big Muff distortion pedal?”
The Class of 2024 were unveiled by Ryan Seacrest during the ‘Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night’ edition of ‘American Idol’ on ABC. Fellow inductee Lionel Richie and Idol helped with the reveal.
Cleveland’s famed Rock Hall will once again serve as the residence of this year’s induction ceremony, which takes place on October 19. Ticket and broadcast
This year’s induction ceremony will take place 10/19 in Cleveland at the famed Rock Hall. Ticket information will be announced at a later date.