Hip-hop legends JAY-Z and LL Cool J are part of this year’s class of inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place October 30 in Cleveland, Ohio.
“The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reveals its 2021 Inductees, celebrating the most diverse list of Inductees in the history of the organization.”
To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to induction. Two-time Inductees include Carole King, previously inducted with Gerry Goffin in 1990, and Tina Turner, previously inducted with Ike and Tina Turner in 1991. The Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, and JAY-Z are on the ballot for the first time. Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) will become a two-time inductee having previously been inducted with Nirvana in 2014.
The list of inductees is available below.
Performer Category:
JAY-Z
Tina Turner
Carole King
The Go-Go’s
Foo Fighters
Todd Rundgren
Early Influence Award:
Kraftwerk
Charley Patton
Gil Scott-Heron
Musical Excellence Award:
LL Cool J
Billy Preston
Randy Rhoads
Ahmet Ertegun Award:
Clarence Avant
You can find out more information at RockHall.com.
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