CLEVELAND — A lineup of music legends are set to be honored in Northeast Ohio Sunday at the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
At the 13th annual ceremony, held at 3 p.m. at the Marriott Cleveland East in Warrensville Heights, ten icons of the R&B genre will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, while six more artists will receive Icon Awards honoring the legacy of Leo's Casino, an iconic venue in Cleveland's R&B scene during the 1960s, the hall said.
“This year’s inductees showcase the depth and diversity of rhythm and blues music. We’re thrilled to return to Cleveland, a city that has played a vital role in shaping the history of R&B,” said LaMont Robinson, founder of the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Foundation. “Honoring Leo’s Casino and its alumni adds a special touch to this year’s ceremony.”
Stars include Jeffrey Osborne, Kenny Lattimore, Candi Staton and Ginuwine, among others. Recipients of the Leo's Casino Music Icon Award will include Eddie Floyd, Gene Chandler, Chuck Conway Sr., Fred Wheatt, Freddie Arrington, and The Temptations.
Ken Hawkins, a Cleveland radio broadcaster who hosted "The Ken Hawkins Show" in the 1960s.
Tickets for the ceremony are still available. Click here to find out more.
Here are all the stars who will be honored Sunday:
2024 National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Class of Inductees
- Jeffrey Osborne
- Kenny Lattimore
- Regina Belle
- Candi Staton
- Ginuwine
- Terry Stewart
- Rose Marie McCoy
- Buddy Miles
- William Bell
- Ken Hawkins (WJMO 1490 AM, WABQ 1540 AM)
2024 Leo's Casino Music Icon Award Honorees
- Gene Chandler
- Chuck Conway Sr.
- Fred Wheatt
- Freddie Arrington
- Eddie Floyd
- The Temptations