Tag: rock and roll hall of fame

Mark Ronson Recruited Dave Grohl, Slash, & More Rockstars To (Hopefully) Get Foreigner In The Hall Of Fame

Just a few days after the list of potential 2024 inductees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame were unveiled, Mark Ronson is hoping that his stepdad’s band, Foreigner, makes it in this year. As an incentive, he posted a new video that features Slash, members of Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers, […]

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Ask A Music Critic: Will Oasis Be Voted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?

Welcome to another installment of Ask A Music Critic! And thanks to everyone who has sent me questions. Please keep them coming at steve.hyden@uproxx.com. I was thrilled to see Oasis nominated for the Rock Hall recently. In reality, though, how likely are they to actually get in on this first nomination? They have so much […]

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Mariah Carey, Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, And Sinéad O’Connor Are Among The 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees

Last year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame festivities were mudded by co-founder Jann Wenner’s disparaging remarks about Black artists and women. Now that Wenner has reportedly been removed from all levels of the ceremony, the 2024 process can focus back on the contributions of entertainers across genres. On Saturday, February 10, the 2024 Rock […]

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Cher Thinks The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Can ‘Go You-Know-What Themselves’ After Never Inducting Her

Cher recently dropped by The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she did not hold back about her thoughts regarding being left out of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (so far). Specifically, the icon reminded people about the fact that she’s only the second artist to have a No. 1 song in seven different decades, […]

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Queen Latifah Introduced ‘The Forever Futurist’ Missy Elliott’s Historic Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction

The documentaries, events, and televised performances commemorating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary have given the culture’s pioneers with their long-deserved flowers. On Friday, November 3, Missy Elliott added another milestone to the culture’s impact after becoming the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. During the ceremony, Queen Latifah took […]

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Bernie Taupin Seemed To Use His Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Speech To Call Out ‘Rolling Stone’ Founder Jann Wenner

On Friday, November 3, the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame saw music’s most acclaimed artists reflecting on their work. Bubbling new school acts such as Olivia Rodrigo took the stage to honor her musical hero, Sheryl Crow. Veteran musicians like Willie Nelson brought out entertainers that he’s inspired along the way. For revered […]

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Willie Nelson’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Included A Touching Tribute From Dave Matthews, Chris Stapleton, And More

When the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame class was announced in May, it was no shock that country music legend Willie Nelson was one of the inductees. Even at the tender age of 90, Nelson is still ripping and running on the road. Just as his birthday celebration concert brought out a star-studded […]

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LL Cool J Gave The ‘Larger Than Life’ DJ Kool Herc’s Induction Speech For The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

LL Cool J gave DJ Kool Herc an incredible tribute for his 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction at the Brooklyn ceremony tonight. The speech started with LL Cool J looking back on how Kool Herc kicked off the origins of hip-hop by DJ’ing a party for his sister, Cindy Campbell. She was […]

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Jazmine Sullivan, HER, Sia, And Common Honor Chaka Khan For Her Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction

Tonight’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony has honored a truly stacked list of musical legends for 2023. During the show, Chaka Khan received a heartfelt tribute as one of the inductees. Other musicians like HER, Sia, Common, and Jazmine Sullivan welcomed her with the award. Sullivan led Chaka Khan’s induction speech — […]

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Kate Bush Shared A Sweet Letter To Her Fans About Missing The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2023 induction ceremony is being held in Brooklyn tonight, November 3. However, hours before, Kate Bush revealed that she would not be attending through a statement on her website, despite her inclusion on this year’s inductee class. “I’m afraid I won’t be able to attend the ceremony tonight, […]

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Olivia Rodrigo And Sheryl Crow Delivered A Rocking ‘If It Makes You Happy’ Duet At A Special Ceremony

Tonight (November 3), Olivia Rodrigo took the stage at Barclays Center in Brooklyn to perform at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s induction ceremony for 2023. Rodrigo appeared alongside Sheryl Crow, as the two covered “If It Makes You Happy.” (Crow is one of the inductees for this year.) Rodrigo and Crow both have […]

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What Time Is The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony?

It’s music lovers’ favorite time of the year. I’m not referring to when the unofficial Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey’s classic holiday tune, glares on the speakers of all public shopping centers around the country. Although that’s equally as exciting, I’m talking about the annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony. This year’s class […]

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Here Are The Performers For The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction

Despite former board member Jann Wenner’s disgusting remarks, the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony is tuned to be a true headbanger. In May, the inductees class, which features Kate Bush, Rage Against The Machine, the late George Michael, Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, and the Spinners, was announced. Shortly after, […]

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The Perception Toward Black Musicians Still Hasn’t Changed

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Despite Black musicians making incredible leaps and bounds over the past century, reaching the point where they’ve become some of the most respected, celebrated, famous, talented, and intellectual artists in the world, there remains a prejudice against those musicians. My Hip-Hop Story: Sway Calloway Felt […]

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‘Rolling Stone’ Founder Jann Wenner Has Reportedly Been Removed From The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation Board

Jann Wenner, the co-founder of Rolling Stone, isn’t having such a good week. Although Wenner sold the publication to Penske Media in 2017, he has remained a prominent voice in music media. On Friday, September 15, Wenner sat down for an interview with The New York Times‘ David Marchese about his upcoming book The Masters. […]

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