Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announced, Ceremony at Barclays Center November 3

The Barclays Center will host the 38th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Nov. 3.

Among the honorees are Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, The Spinners, DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, Bernie Taupin, and Don Cornelius. The group will all be inducted at Barclays Center celebration of the 38th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Performer inductee Kate Bush. Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kate Bush created a unique space in rock. She used lush soundscapes, radical experimentation, literary themes, sampling, and theatricality to captivate audiences and inspire countless musicians.

Performer inductee Sheryl Crow: Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Missouri-born Sheryl Crow is forever woven into the tapestry of American music. Through her powerhouse solo performances, collaborations with industry icons, and early session musician work, Crow’s influence reverberates through classic 1990s rock, pop, country, folk, blues, and the work of countless singer-songwriters.

Performer inductee Missy Elliot. Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Singer-songwriter, groundbreaking producer, label executive, and video trendsetter, Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott, of Virginia, rose to fame as a member of the all-girl R&B group Sista in the 90s. She established herself as an in-demand songwriter and producer and founded her own record label, all before breaking out as a Platinum-selling solo star.

Performer inductee George Michael. Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

English singer-songwriter and record producer George Michael (1963-2016) had an incomparable vision and drive that propelled him to superstardom, becoming the most-played artist on British radio from 1984 to 2004 and one of the best-selling artists of all time. Michael’s career began when he formed the pop duo Wham! with schoolmate Andrew Ridgeley in 1981, but his foray into the solo spotlight with the introspective hits “Careless Whisper” and “A Different Corner” eventually spelled the end of the group in 1986. 

Performer inductee Willie Nelson. Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Texas-born singer, songwriter, performer, anti-establishment outlaw, political activist, and philanthropist Willie Nelson has over 60 years in the music business. Nelson may call country music his home, but he has always pushed stylistic boundaries – mixing in rock & roll, jazz, pop, and blues.

Performer inductees Rage Against the Machine. Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1991, Rage Against the Machine shook the foundations of the status quo lyrically, sonically, and philosophically, mixing hip-hop, punk, metal, funk, and rock in an entirely new way. They took aim at oppressive systems of power and set a new standard for how to ignite a revolution through the power of music. 

Performer inductees The Spinners. Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Formed in Ferndale, Michigan in 1954, The Spinners have a career that spans almost 70 years. The Spinners remain one of the most beloved R&B vocal groups in the world, celebrated by fans and fellow artists alike.

Musical Influence inductee DJ Kool Herc. Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Born Clive Campbell in Kingston, Jamaica, DJ Kool Herc is credited with contributing to the development of hip-hop music in the Bronx. Herc’s innovation and experimentation with music helped create the blueprint for hip-hop and set the stage for future artists to build upon, taking existing music and technology and innovating new ways of thinking about how the music could be played, how it could directly interact with the audience and eventually, how emcees such as Coke La Rock and the Herculords would rap over his beats.

Musical Influence inductee Link Wray. Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

North Carolina native Link Wray was the original punk, the inventor of the power chord, and the architect of a sound that laid the foundation for metal, punk, and every genre that relies on raw, untamed noise to convey its message. With a DIY ethos and an electric intensity unlike any other guitarist, Wray was a decade ahead of his time when he emerged in the 1950s, and embraced sounds that had rarely been heard before – distortion, fuzz, tremolo, and wah-wah effects – all of which have become staples of rock guitar.

Musical Excellence inductee Chaka Khan. Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Chicago-born singer Chaka Khan has a voice and presence that represents the racial and social integration at the heart of rock & roll. With her incredible vocal range and mastery of dynamics, Chaka Khan has recorded long-lasting, powerful music for close to five decades.

Musical Excellence inductee Al Kooper. Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Composer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, arranger, and producer Al Kooper, born in Brooklyn, has collaborated with the biggest names in rock & roll. His work as a songwriter, session player, and producer places him among the giants of popular music. 

Musical Excellence inductee Bernie Taupin. Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

English-American songwriter, singer, songwriter, and visual artist Bernie Taupin has been collaborating with Elton for over 50 years, and their songwriting partnership is one of the most successful in rock & roll history. In addition to his work with Elton John, Taupin has written songs for other artists, including Alice Cooper and Brian Wilson, and earned Number One hits with songs like Starship’s “We Built This City” and Heart’s “These Dreams.” 

Ahmet Ertegun inductee Don Cornelius. Credit: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Chicago-born Don Cornelius created Soul Train a vehicle for soul, R&B, dance, and hip-hop to find their way into our living rooms. In the process, he became a visionary entrepreneur who opened the door, holding it open for many others to follow him through.

Born from the collision of rhythm & blues, country, and gospel, rock & roll is a spirit that is inclusive and ever-changing. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates the sound of youth culture, honoring the artists who connect us all. They foster a diverse, equitable, educational nonprofit Museum that encourages and embraces creativity and innovation.

Ticket information for the Barclays Center celebration of the 38th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction is available here.

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