Ryan Seacrest and Lionel Richie had the honor of announcing the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 inductees during the April 21st episode of American Idol. This year’s inductees include four first-time performer nominees: Cher, Foreigner, Kool & the Gang, and Peter Frampton. And the class of 2024 is one of the museum’s largest, with 16 inductees total in four distinct categories.
“Rock & Roll is an ever-evolving amalgam of sounds that impacts culture and moves generations,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “This diverse group of inductees each broke down musical barriers and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps.”
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Performer Category:
• Mary J. Blige
• Cher
• Dave Matthews Band
• Foreigner
• Peter Frampton
• Kool & The Gang
• Ozzy Osbourne
• A Tribe Called Quest
Musical Influencer Award:
• Alexis Korner
• Big Mama Thornton
• John Mayall
Musical Excellence Award:
• Dionne Warwick
• Jimmy Buffett
• MC5
• Norman Whitfield
Ahmet Ertegun Award:
• Suzanne de Passe
The 2024 induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 19th at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Disney+ will livestream the ceremony, and ABC will release a special later this year.
Following the announcement, Peter Frampton posted a thank you on Twitter. “This is something I never expected. I am overwhelmed that I will be inducted into the @rockhall, especially alongside so many incredible artists who have gone before me. I can’t thank everyone enough for voting for me,” tweeted Frampton. “You are the best. Somebody pinch me please!!”
Dave Matthews Band’s official Twitter account also posted their reaction to the induction announcement. “Dave Matthews Band is honored to be in the @rockhall Class Of 2024. Congrats to our fellow nominees and thanks so much to all of our fans for the support!” – Dave Matthews Band
