October 20th 2024.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was brimming with pure pop energy as Dua Lipa and Cher opened the show with a powerful rendition of "Believe." The stage was then taken over by a medley of iconic hits, including funky tunes by Kool & the Gang, rock classics by Foreigner and Peter Frampton, and a soulful performance by gospel legend Dionne Warwick, who brought down the house at 83.
The list of inductees this year was nothing short of impressive. Alongside Dua Lipa and Cher, the honorees included Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band, and posthumous recognition for music legends such as Jimmy Buffett, MC5, and Big Mama Thornton.
Zendaya, who had the honor of inducting Cher, couldn't help but express her admiration for the iconic singer. "Where do I even begin? Cher is not just one person," Zendaya stated. "Her name is just as legendary as her legacy." She went on to highlight Cher's incredible achievement of having a number one hit on the Billboard chart in each of the past seven decades. Cher then took the stage and delivered a rocking performance of "If I Could Turn Back Time," leaving the audience in awe.
During her speech, Cher shared that she was inspired by Cinderella and thanked her mother for instilling in her the resilience to bounce back from defeat. "The one thing I got from my mom is to never give up," she said. "I never give up. I'm talking to the women - down and out, we keep going."
The induction of Kool & the Gang was a long-awaited celebration, as Chuck D took the stage to induct the legendary band. With 12 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including the chart-topping "Celebration," Kool & the Gang have been eligible for the Hall since 1994. The audience was treated to a medley of their greatest hits, led by bass guitarist and co-founder Robert "Kool" Bell and longtime singer James "JT" Taylor. As confetti filled the arena, Taylor asked the crowd to use their cellphone lights as he honored 10 members who were crucial to the band's success.
Mary J. Blige's induction was a special moment as she was credited with creating a whole new category of music - hip-hop soul. Dr. Dre, who had the honor of inducting her, praised her for her ability to capture the raw emotions of heartbreak in her music. Blige then took the stage in a shiny black hat and sparkly dress, delivering a powerful performance of her hits, including "Love No Limit" and "Family Affair."
Dre's words rang true as Blige's performance left the audience feeling moved and inspired. She thanked her fans, her mother - a single mother who raised her in the projects - and her collaborators, Method Man and Dr. Dre, who helped her earn a Grammy and an Emmy. "Move with grace. Trust the journey," she advised. "You are worthy."
Gospel icon Dionne Warwick arrived at the ceremony shortly after attending a memorial for her friend and collaborator Cissy Houston. Teyana Taylor, who had the honor of inducting her, called Warwick "truly one of a kind." Warwick then took the stage to perform "Walk On By," followed by a show-stopping performance of "I'll Never Love This Way Again" with Jennifer Hudson.
Warwick expressed her gratitude for being nominated for the Hall three times before, saying, "I am so pleased to be here." She kept her speech short and sweet, ending it with a heartfelt "thank you."
A Tribe Called Quest was the only hip-hop group to make the cut this year, and their induction was a momentous occasion. In his induction speech, Dave Chappelle praised the group for their unique blend of jazz and soul in their music. The group's influence was evident as Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, Common, The Roots, and De La Soul took the stage to perform a medley of Tribe's hits, including "Bonita Applebum" and "Scenario."
Foreigner's induction was a long-awaited moment for their fans, who had been demanding their inclusion for years. Sammy Hagar, who had the honor of inducting the English-American rockers, couldn't help but point out the fact that the band currently tours without any original members. "That's how good the songs are," he exclaimed. The audience was captivated as Demi Lovato and Slash joined the touring Foreigner for "Feels Like the First Time," and original singer Lou Gramm joined for "I Want to Know What Love Is."
The induction ceremony was held at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, with the promise of returning to the city every few years. The ceremony will be broadcasted on ABC on January 1st, featuring highlights from the performances.
The final induction of the night was none other than Peter Frampton, who was introduced by The Who's Roger Daltrey. Daltrey couldn't help but express his excitement, exclaiming, "It's about bloody time!" He went on to praise Frampton for his incredible career and the numerous collaborations he has been a part of. Frampton's live album "Frampton Comes Alive!" was a major contributor to his induction, featuring hits like "Show Me the Way" and "Baby, I Love Your Way."
The audience was treated to a powerful performance by Kelly Clarkson, who sang "I Want to Know What Love Is" before being joined by Frampton himself. The energy in the arena was electric as the original singer Lou Gramm also took the stage to perform with Frampton. In his speech, Frampton expressed his gratitude and thanked his fans for their unwavering support throughout his career.
As the night came to a close, the audience was left in awe of the incredible performances and the well-deserved inductions of some of the most iconic names in music. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was a celebration of music and its ability to touch our hearts and souls.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was a night filled with pure pop and rock classics as Dua Lipa and Cher kicked off the festivities with a powerful rendition of "Believe". The stage was then taken over by funk masters Kool & the Gang, who got the crowd grooving with a medley of their hit songs, followed by iconic performances by Foreigner, Peter Frampton, and gospel legend Dionne Warwick, who brought the house down at the age of 83.
This year's inductees also included the likes of Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band, and posthumous recognition for legends such as Jimmy Buffet, MC5, and Big Mama Thornton. As Zendaya took the stage to induct Cher, she couldn't help but express her admiration for the legendary singer, calling her name "just as legendary as her legacy". Zendaya also noted that Cher is the only woman to have a No.1 hit on Billboard charts in each of the past seven decades. Cher then took the stage to perform a rocking version of "If I Could Turn Back Time", leaving the audience in awe.
During her speech, Cher expressed her gratitude for her fans and thanked her mother for instilling in her the value of never giving up, even in the face of defeat. "The one thing I got from my mom is to never give up," she said. "I never give up. I'm talking to the women - down and out, we keep going." This empowering message was met with a round of applause from the audience.
Kool & the Gang, who had been eligible for the Hall since 1994, were finally inducted by Chuck D, who called it a "long-due celebration". The band, known for their chart-topping hits such as "Celebration" and "Cherish", had 12 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. The Roots joined the band on stage to perform a medley of their greatest hits, led by bass guitarist Robert "Kool" Bell and singer James "JT" Taylor. As confetti rained down on the stage, Taylor asked the audience to use their cellphone lights as he read off the names of 10 members who were critical to the band's success.
Dr. Dre had the honor of inducting Mary J. Blige, the nine-time Grammy winner who is credited with creating a new category of music - hip-hop soul. Dre praised Blige for her ability to capture the essence of heartbreak in her music, saying, "When you listen to Mary, you understand you're not alone in heartbreak." Blige, wearing a sparkly dress and a shiny black hat, delivered an electrifying performance of her hits, including "Love No Limit" and "Family Affair". She also took a moment to thank her fans, her mother, and collaborators like Method Man and Dr. Dre, who helped her earn a Grammy and an Emmy. "Move with grace. Trust the journey," she advised. "You are worthy."
Gospel icon Dionne Warwick, who arrived at the ceremony just days after attending a memorial for her friend and collaborator Cissy Houston, was inducted by Teyana Taylor, who called her "truly one of a kind". Warwick then took the stage to perform her hit songs "I'll Never Love This Way Again" and "Walk On By", with Jennifer Hudson joining her for a powerful duet. In her speech, Warwick expressed her gratitude for being inducted into the Hall after being nominated for the third time. "I am so pleased to be here," she said before thanking her fans and supporters.
The one and only Dave Chappelle had the honor of inducting A Tribe Called Quest - Q-Tip, Jarobi, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and the late Phife Dawg - who were the only hip-hop group to be inducted this year. Chappelle praised the group for their unique blend of jazz and soul in their music and for proving that one can be cool without being a gangster. The night was filled with epic performances by Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, Common, The Roots, and De La Soul, who performed a medley of Tribe hits, including "Bonita Applebum" and "Scenario".
Sammy Hagar, who introduced the English-American rockers Foreigner, thanked their fans for their unwavering support over the years. Despite being eligible for over 20 years, the band only made it into the Hall last year. Hagar noted that Foreigner continues to tour without any original members, saying, "That's how good the songs are." The audience was treated to a special performance by Demi Lovato and Slash, who joined the band for "Feels Like the First Time". Kelly Clarkson also took the stage to deliver a powerful rendition of "I Want to Know What Love Is", but the arena erupted when original singer Lou Gramm joined her on stage. Gramm thanked guitarist Mick Jones, who was unable to attend due to Parkinson's disease.
The induction ceremony was held at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, where the Hall has promised to return every few years. The night was filled with unforgettable performances and heartfelt speeches, and a TV special with highlights from the ceremony will air on ABC on January 1st. The ceremony ended on a high note with Roger Daltrey of The Who inducting Peter Frampton, who earned his way into the Hall with his iconic album "Frampton Comes Alive!" and hit songs like "Show Me the Way" and "Baby, I Love Your Way". Daltrey praised Frampton for his incredible career and his ability to collaborate with a wide range of artists. As the night came to a close, it was clear that the energy and passion of rock and roll will continue to live on through the legendary inductees of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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