Rage Against the Machine, Sheryl Crow Lead 2023 Rock Hall Class
The ballots are in and tallied, and the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are: Performer Category Musical Influence Award (Given to a performing artist or group whose music and performance…
The ballots are in and tallied, and the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are:
Performer Category
- Kate Bush
- Sheryl Crow
- Missy Elliott
- George Michael
- Willie Nelson
- Rage Against the Machine
- The Spinners
Musical Influence Award (Given to a performing artist or group whose music and performance style have directly influenced and helped inspire and evolve rock & roll and music that has impacted youth culture.)
- DJ Kool Herc
- Link Wray
Musical Excellence Award (Given to artists, musicians, songwriters and producers whose originality and influence creating music have had a dramatic impact on music.)
- Chaka Khan
- Al Kooper
- Bernie Taupin
Ahmet Ertegun Award (Given to non-performing industry professionals who, through their dedicated belief and support of artists and their music have had a major influence on the creative development and growth of rock & roll and music that has impacted youth culture. )
- Don Cornelius
Per a press release from the Rock Hall, "Four of seven Inductees in the Performer category were on the ballot for the first time, including Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, and Willie Nelson. This was the first year of eligibility for Missy Elliott."
The 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Ticket details for the ceremony will be announced at a later date.
