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Newcomers honored in the Hall of Fame ceremony - Newcomer in the Hall of Fame Revealed
It's time to celebrate as seven legends have been welcomed into the hallowed halls of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! These artists, Praised for their pioneering spirit and immense impact on rock'n'roll music, have earned their place at rock's ultimate party.
Check out this year's lineup:
- Bad Company: The hard-hitting British-American rock band finally gets its well-deserved recognition!
- The White Stripes: Jack and Meg White, the feverish siblings who elevated Detroit's garage rock scene to the frontlines of popular music.
- Soundgarden: Seattle's grunge veterans, dubbed the "American Zeppelin," are finally inducted!
- Chubby Checker: The twisting, shaking king of rock 'n' roll unleashes his infectious beats on the Hall!
- Joe Cocker: The late soul maestro, known for his powerful voice and emotional performances, will forever leave his mark on rock history.
- Cyndi Lauper: Our cheeky pop princess, with her colorful hair, wild fashion, and killer tunes, joins the Hall in style.
- OutKast: The hip-hop duo, with their unique blend of harmonies, prevalent social commentary, and infectious beats, become the first rap act to ever represent the South in the Hall.
Three of these inductees have previously received nominations: Lauper, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes were all previously in the running. However, Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, and Oasis all found themselves locked out this time around.
Next month, these musical trailblazers will be ceremoniously inducted at a grand celebration. John Sykes, the Hall's chairman, had this to say, "Their music has given a voice to generations, and has inspired countless artists who came after them."
Interestingly, artists must have to wait 25 years since their first release to be eligible for induction. However, exceptions are made for the Musical Excellence and Early Influence Awards. Artists such as JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, and Todd Rundgren were acknowledged through these categories, even though they did not join the main act of 2021[2][3].
For a deeper dive into the details of the Musical Excellence and Early Influence Awards, be sure to explore the official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame website!
- The twisting, shaking king of rock 'n' roll, Chubby Checker, symbolically entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, adding his infectious beats to the music that echoes in its halls.
- While Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, The White Stripes, and Soundgarden were officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, some previous nominees like Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, and Oasis did not make it this time.
- The event of induction is not just a recognition for musicians, but a symbolic checkpoint in their careers which signifies their immense impact on entertainment and music, as noted by John Sykes, the Hall's chairman.
- The eligibility for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame requires that artists must wait 25 years since their first release, but exceptions such as JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, and Todd Rundgren, have been acknowledged through the Musical Excellence and Early Influence Awards, even though they did not join the main act of 2021.
