April 23rd 2024.
The prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for the 2024 ceremony, and it's an impressive list of musical legends. Among the honorees are Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, and Kool & the Gang, who will all be present at the 39th annual induction ceremony in Cleveland. The event will also be streamed live on Disney+ for those unable to attend in person, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter.
Alongside these iconic figures, other celebrated musicians will also be recognized, such as Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, and Dave Matthews Band. Foreigner, Peter Frampton, and Dionne Warwick will also be honored, along with Jimmy Buffett, Norman Whitfield, and MC5, who will receive the Musical Excellence Award. The late Big Mama Thornton will be posthumously awarded with Alexis Korner and John Mayall, who will receive the Musical Influence Award. Furthermore, renowned businesswoman, music and film producer Suzanne de Passe will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
A noteworthy inclusion in this year's list is Kool & The Gang, who received enough votes in their first time being placed on the nomination ballot. For Mary J. Blige, this will be her first induction, despite being nominated in previous years. The Grammy-winning artist took to Instagram to express her gratitude, captioning a celebratory post with, "Beyond Grateful!!!!!! This is incredible!!! God always has the final say!!!! Thank you to my fans all over the world!!!! Tears of Joy!!!! @rockhall #rockhall2024."
For Blige, this is a significant moment, especially as she contemplates retirement ahead of her upcoming music release. In a recent interview with People, she hinted at the possibility of this being her last studio album, stating, "This is another album, and it's probably my last studio album." However, she quickly retracted her statement, saying, "Everybody says that. I mean, OK. I guess it's not then." But Blige did acknowledge the possibility of this being her final album, adding, "Nah, I've been doing it for a while. I love it, I enjoy it, and it might be the last studio album. It might be."
This year's induction will also mark Ozzy Osbourne's first time being inducted as a solo artist, following his previous induction with Black Sabbath in 2006. Other notable names who were up for nomination this year but did not receive enough votes include Mariah Carey, Eric B. & Rakim, Lenny Kravitz, Sade, Jane's Addiction, Oasis, and the late Sinéad O'Connor.
In related news, Blige is set to headline the Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit in NYC, which celebrates Black female excellence. It's an exciting time for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, and we can't wait to see what she has in store for us in the future.
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