Are Todd Rundgren, Belinda Carlisle Skipping the HOF Induction?
As the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony draws closer, it appears that two of this year’s honorees may not be in attendance.
Both Todd Rundgren and Belinda Carlisle, lead singer of the Go-Go’s, have booked performances on Oct. 30, the night of the ceremony. Carlisle’s gig is set to take place in Sheffield, England, and while Rundgren’s date is a little closer to home, his planned Cincinnati concert is still a four hour drive from the Cleveland venue where the induction ceremony will take place.
May 12, 2021
Jay Z leads the inductees into the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I m really happy for dude. He came from the streets and now is one of the richest people in the world with a net worth of an amount with a lot of zeros behind the numbers lol!
He took his street hustle and worked it into a legit empire and now he leads the inductees into the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame just another notch on his climb to greatness. Also inducted is Tina Turner, LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Gil Scott Heron (both posthumously).
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
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame revealed its 2021 Induction Class Wednesday revealing the most diverse list of inductees in the history of the organization.
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Tina Turner performs on stage at Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 4th November 1990. (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns) (1990 Rob Verhorst)
If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that representation matters, and for the first time possibly ever, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021 has a pretty diverse group of inductees not only by genre, but by race and gender, too.
This year’s class includes Tina Turner, Carole King, Jay-Z, The Go-Go’s, Foo Fighters and Todd Rundgren.