CLEVELAND — It’s set to be a star-studded night in Cleveland when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes over Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Saturday, Oct. 19 -- and now we’re learning which celebrities are coming to Northeast Ohio for the big event.
On Wednesday morning, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation released the following list of presenters and performers who will be in attendance:
- Busta Rhymes
- Chuck D
- Dr. Dre
- Demi Lovato
- Dua Lipa
- Ella Mai
- James Taylor
- Jelly Roll
- Julia Roberts
- Keith Urban
- Kenny Chesney
- Lucky Daye
- Mac McAnally
- Method Man
- Roger Daltrey
- Sammy Hagar
- Slash
- The Roots
“Additional presenters and performers will be revealed leading up to the show date,” according to a press release from the Rock Hall.
If you can't score tickets to watch the induction ceremony in person, it will be streamed live on Disney+ with coverage starting at 7 p.m.
CLASS OF 2024
So who's in this year? Here's the list of inductees with the class of 2024...
PERFORMER CATEGORY
This category includes artists who have created music with originality, impact and influence that changed the course of rock 'n' roll.
- Mary J. Blige
- Cher (first-time nominee)
- Dave Matthews Band
- Foreigner (first-time nominee)
- Peter Frampton (first-time nominee)
- Kool & The Gang (first-time nominee)
- Ozzy Osbourne (first-time nominee)
- A Tribe Called Quest
MUSICAL INFLUENCE AWARD
This category includes artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired and evolved rock 'n' roll and music impacting youth culture.
- Alexis Korner
- John Mayall
- Big Mama Thornton
MUSICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
This category includes artists, musicians, songwriters and producers whose originality and influence creating music have had a dramatic impact on music.
- Jimmy Buffett
- MC5
- Dionne Warwick
- Norman Whitfield
AHMET ERTEGUN AWARD
This category includes non-performing industry professionals who have had a major influence on the creative development and growth of rock 'n' roll and music that has impacted youth culture.
- Suzanne de Passe