2023's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Contenders Revealed in Excitement
This year's electrifying 14-individual roster includes some genuine music legends:
Kate Bush Sheryl Crow Missy Elliott Iron Maiden/New Wave of British Heavy Metal Joy Division/New Order Cyndi Lauper George Michael Cowboy icon Willie Nelson Rage Against the Machine Synthesizer innovators Kraftwerk Deutsch-American band Spinning Top Spinning Wheel A Joint Venture named Quest Red and White Stripes Warren Zevon
Eight stars will make their debut on this esteemed list, with Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Willie Nelson, The White Stripes, and Warren Zevon all securing a spot.
"This captivating nominations list mirrors the diverse artists and music that celebrate and honor the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," John Sykes, Chair of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in an official statement. "These artists have carved out something uniquely theirs, leaving indelible marks on numerous generations of artists who followed in their footsteps."
For consideration, an artist or band must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. In 2023, Missy Elliott and The White Stripes landed on this list for the first time, according to Hall of Fame standards.
Music fanatics can cast their votes online at vote.rockhall.com or in person at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland before April 28.
The chosen contenders will be announced in May, with the induction ceremonies set for the fall.
Enrichment Details
Nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame undergo selection based on their influence on music culture, impact on other artists, and the scope and longevity of their careers and discographies. Several rounds of voting take place, featuring an international panel of over 1,200 music industry professionals, critics, and historians making the final decisions. Established in 1986, the Hall of Fame has honored numerous influential musicians and bands, such as Elvis Presley and Nirvana.
Artists or bands become eligible for nomination 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording. The selection criteria include evaluating an artist's impact on music culture, influence on other musicians, and the scope and longevity of their careers and discographies. The nomination committee chooses the candidates, with the highest number being 16 for the 2020 class. These nominees are sent to an international voting panel, made up of over 1,200 artists, historians, and music industry professionals. This panel evaluates the candidates and votes on who should be inducted. A fan voting process was implemented in 2012, enabling the public to vote online for their preferences. The top five artists selected by the public form a "fans' ballot" that is tallied with the other ballots to determine the inductees. The 2025 inductees will be announced in late April, and the induction ceremony will occur in the fall in Los Angeles.
This thorough selection process ensures a comprehensive representation of various artists' diverse and influential contributions to the music industry.
