While the actual ceremony took place in October, the edited show was broadcast on Wednesday, January 1st. We took this article from the Hall of Fame’s Website (listed below) so you can go to it for photos and descriptions in case you don’t recognize a name. Some videos are also on the site. An aside note: It was great to see Ozzy Osbourne while he can still get around. He and Michael J. Fox are both suffering from Parkinson’s disease and the Michael J. Fox Foundation has done a ton of good in combating or in delaying the onset of the illness although it is still incurable.
The closing of Ozzy’s segment featured a vertible list of Who’s Who of the very best metal musicians ever including Chad Smith (drummer; Red Hot Chili Peppers), Zakk Wylde (Ozzy; guitar), Maynard James Keenan (singer; Tool), and Wolfgang Van Halen (guitar/bass).
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Music fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, set to take place on Saturday, October 19 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH. at 6:30pm EST, live on Disney+ at 7:00pm EST.
The Rock Hall will welcome a new class of inductees, honoring a diverse group of legendary artists spanning multiple generations and genres. This year’s nominees showcase the enduring impact and influence of these groundbreaking musicians and the evolution of rock and roll. From pioneering innovators to chart-topping superstars, the 2024 inductees represent the power of musical creativity and the ability to shape the sound and style of popular music over the past several decades. The induction ceremony promises to be a night to remember, featuring unforgettable live performances, moving tributes, and inspiring voices that will celebrate the unifying spirit of rock and roll.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Inductees for music’s highest honor are in the following categories:
Performer Category:
Mary J. Blige
Cher
Dave Matthews Band
Foreigner
Peter Frampton
Kool & The Gang
Ozzy Osbourne
A Tribe Called Quest
Musical Influence Award:
Alexis Korner
John Mayall
Big Mama Thornton
Musical Excellence Award:
Jimmy Buffett
MC5
Dionne Warwick
Norman Whitfield
Ahmet Ertegun Award:
Suzanne de Passe
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction [was held live] on Saturday, October 19 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition, the 2024 ceremony will once again stream live on Disney+ with a special airing on ABC at a later date and available on Hulu the next day (this might be today, Thursday, January 2, 2025).
2024 Induction Ceremony
Photo: Cher or Ozzy w/Aaron