The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its Class of 2023 inductees. Willie Nelson, Rage Against The Machine and Sheryl Crow are among the artists who will enter the Rock Hall at an induction ceremony to held on November 3 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Nelson, RATM and Crow are joined in the Performer Category by fellow Class of 2023 inductees Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, George Michael and The Spinners. Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael and Willie Nelson were each on the ballot for the first time this year with 2023 marking Elliott’s first year of eligibility.
DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray will go into the Rock Hall as the Music Influence Award winners. Additionally, Chaka Khan, Al Kooper and Bernie Taupin enter as the recipients of the Musical Excellence Award. Finally, Soul Train host Don Cornelius will be inducted with the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
“This year’s incredible group of Inductees reflects the diverse artists and sounds that define rock & roll,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “We are honored that this November’s Induction Ceremony in New York will coincide with two milestones in music culture; the 90th birthday of Willie Nelson and the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop.” Ticketing information for the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony has yet to be announced.
Watch LL Cool J announce this year’s inductees:
