Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees React To 2021 Induction
Complete List Of 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Performers Category:
Foo Fighters
Holy shit! The guitar player from The Germs is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!!! pic.twitter.com/HgHrD9HtWP
Jay-Z
The Go-Go’s
We are so EXCITED to announce that we will be … inducted into the 2021 Rock Hall of Fame!! Women have always been a vital part of the ever changing music business and we are so proud to have our success story honored and recognized by the @rockhall and our wonderful fans! pic.twitter.com/7q175tQjQU
Todd Rundgren
Early Influence Award (similar to the Performer Category, but with a more direct impact on the growth of rock and roll music)
Kraftwerk Gil Scott-Heron
LL Cool J Randy Rhoads
Ahmet Ertegun Award (for a non-performing industry professional who has allowed the industry to grow through their support)
Clarence Avant
I am absolutely thrilled to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame amongst such amazing artists! Thank you for all your continued love and support over the years! Love, Tina ❤️ pic.twitter.com/5IY9WQPsv7
The prime factor that makes this class stand out is the sheer diversity, not just in terms of backgrounds but also musical style and impact. “This diverse class of talented Inductees reflects the Rock Hall’s ongoing commitment to honor artists whose music created the sound of youth culture,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “It will make for an unforgettable live celebration of music in October
Updated: 8:49 AM EDT May 12, 2021 By DAVID BAUDER, AP Entertainment Writer Video above: Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Tina Turner among 2021 Rock Hall of Fame nominationsJay-Z, Foo Fighters and the Go-Go s were elected Wednesday to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame their first time on the ballot, leading a class that also includes Tina Turner, Carole King and Todd Rundgren.Each will be honored during an induction ceremony in Cleveland on Oct. 30 before what organizers hope is a full house of fans enjoying live music again.The hall will also welcome LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads with musical excellence awards, and honor Kraftwerk, Gil Scott Heron and Charley Patton as early influencers.With Jay-Z, the hall inducts a 23-time Grammy winner and the first rap artist in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His discography includes Hard Knock Life, 99 Problems and Empire State of Mind. He has had 14 No. 1 albums to his credit.After serving as Nirvana s drummer, Dave Grohl