Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024: From Cher to Ozzy Osbourne, here’s the complete list of inductees

By Divya Kishore
Published on : 04:28 PST, Apr 22, 2024

Ozzy Osbourne and Cher are among this year’s inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images, Kevin Kane/WireImage)

A look at the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: From Ozzy Osbourne to Foreigner

(Jeff Hahne/Getty Images and Brian Stukes/FilmMagic) — Peter Frampton and Mary J Blige have also been included in this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Jeff Hahne/Getty Images, Brian Stukes/FilmMagic)

This year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees include names like Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, and Peter Frampton. The announcement was reportedly made during the April 21 broadcast of ‘American Idol’ while the induction ceremony will take place at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 19. Let’s take a look at the inductees’ list.

1. Ozzy Osbourne

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Ozzy Osbourne Announces — Ozzy Osbourne's name has been included in the Performer Category (Getty Images)

Ozzy Osbourne’s name has been included in the Performer Category. About the honor, he reportedly said that it “feels big". "I’m more than honored," he added. This came a year after Ozzy’s wife Sharon Osbourne slammed the Rock Hall and said, “I will never ask for favors. I’ve never asked anyone for a favor. So, my thing is f**k you if you don’t realize that somebody really deserves to be here. And you don’t recognize that? Then, see ya.”

2. Cher

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Cher attends The Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures Opening G — The Rock Hall describes Cher as 'iconic' (Getty Images)

Cher is also one of the inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Performer Category. The Rock Hall has described the 77-year-old singer as “iconic” and “the Goddess of Pop,” who has continued to rule the Billboard for the past several decades.

3. Mary J Blige

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 16: Recording artist Mary J. Blige performs at The Joint inside the Hard — Mary J Blige is also called the 'Queen of Hi-Hop Soul' (Getty Images)

Mary J Blige has made it to the Performer Category of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Called the ‘Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’, Blige has earlier received a Primetime Emmy Award, nine Grammy Awards as well as twelve Billboard Music Awards, and twelve NAACP Image Awards.

4. Foreigner

(L-R) Foreigner band members, Bruce Watson, Tom Gimbel, Mick Jones, Kelly Hansen, and Jeff Pilson attend Private Foreigner Performance On The Eve Of Mick Jones' Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction At The Offices Of J. Walter Thompson on June 12, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Foreigner) — Foreigner band members Bruce Watson, Tom Gimbel, Mick Jones, Kelly Hansen, and Jeff Pilson (Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Foreigner)

The rock band with a legacy of 50 years has continued to rule over rock & roll radio. Taking to Instagram after the Rock Hall’s announcement, Mick Jones, founding member, songwriter, and lead guitarist, said, “I deeply appreciate the recognition from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame committee. Getting this news today is an incredible endorsement of what we have achieved over time.”

5. A Tribe Called Quest

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 20: (L-R)Q-Tip, Phife Dawg and Jarobi White of A Tribe Called Quest perform — Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, and Jarobi White of A Tribe Called Quest (Getty Images)

Though A Tribe Called Quest has discontinued, fans of the hip-hop group still enjoy its creations. As per the Rock Hall, their work and art “continue to inspire generations of hip-hop artists and fans".

6. Dave Matthews Band

Susan Tedeschi, Stefan Lessard, and Dave Matthews of Dave Matthews Band perform at Madison Square Garden on November 17, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for ABA) — Susan Tedeschi, Stefan Lessard, and Dave Matthews of Dave Matthews Band (Taylor Hill/Getty Images for ABA)

Since its launch in 1991, the Dave Matthews Band is said to have had an impact even on today’s generation of music lovers. Taking to X, it shared, “Dave Matthews Band is honored to be in the @rockhall Class Of 2024. Congrats to our fellow nominees and thanks so much to all of our fans for the support! #VOTEDMBEVERYDAY #RockHall2024.”

7. Kool & the Gang

(L-R) Rick Marcel, Amir Bayyan, Robert — Kool & the Gang are known for funky songs and jams (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The two brothers Robert 'Kool' Bell and Ronald Bell, along with Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas, Robert 'Spike' Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, Woodrow 'Woody' Sparrow, and Ricky Westfield formed the band in 1964. It’s widely known for their funky songs and jams. The band posted on Instagram, “Congratulations to the other inductees, and THANK YOU to everyone who voted! Feels good to be officially part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! #rockhall2024.”

8. Peter Frampton

Peter Frampton performs live on stage during a concert at the Verti Music Hall on November 15, 2022, in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frank Hoensch/Redferns) — Peter Frampton is 'overwhelmed' at being inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Frank Hoensch/Redferns)

The English-American singer and guitarist has been included in the Performer Category of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Expressing his happiness, Frampton tweeted, “This is something I never expected. I am overwhelmed that I will be inducted into the @rockhall, especially alongside so many incredible artists who have gone before me. I can’t thank everyone enough for voting for me. You are the best. Somebody pinch me please!!”

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