Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Elton John, Missy Elliott, and Brandi Carlile are among the star-studded lineup of presenters and performers slated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced on today. While it’s unclear which artists will specifically be …
Read More »John Mulaney, Rock Hall of Fame Enthusiast, Breaks Down This Year's Class — and Snubs!
John Mulaney has learned a few things about life from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This sounds like the setup for a joke. But the comedian, late-night host, and low-key music obsessive has long been fascinated with the Cleveland institution, the artists it deems worthy for inclusion (or …
Read More »These Fans Won't Rest Until Their Favorite Latin Band Is Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Dedicated fans can get a bit extreme about the music they love. Some collect bootleg recordings, rare mementos, or obscure B sides. Others hop from city to city, following their favorite band on tour. In the case of former journalist Miguel Gálvez, his particular obsession has a lofty specificity to …
Read More »What Else Does the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Want From Mariah Carey?
When Mariah Carey received her second nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year, the institution’s foundation chairman John Sykes issued a statement celebrating the latest batch of nominees. “These remarkable nominees have each created their own musical style and attitude impacting generations of music lovers,” …
Read More »Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees to Be Revealed Live on 'American Idol'
The next class of inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be announced live on American Idol on Sunday, April 27. Host Ryan Seacrest will reveal the artists who will join receive the honor this year. James Taylor will serve as a guest mentor for the themed …
Read More »Maná Becomes First Spanish-Language Band Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Maná is among the select group artists nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year — and they’re the first-ever Spanish-language rock band to be considered for inclusion. On Wednesday, the iconic Mexican rock group celebrated the accomplishment by dedicating their nomination to immigrants in the U.S. …
Read More »John Sykes, Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake Guitarist, Dead at 65
John Sykes, a beloved guitarist who performed with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake in the 1980s, has died at age 65 from cancer. The news was confirmed in a statement on Skyes’ official Facebook page. “It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard …
Read More »Dionne Warwick on Her Rock Hall Induction: 'I've Never Considered Myself a Rock & Roller'
Since the lockdown four years ago, Dionne Warwick has been known almost as much for her pithy tweets as for her velvety singing voice and the gorgeous Burt Bacharach-Hal David hits she transformed into pop standards. “I don’t get up in the morning and say, ‘I’ve got to tweet today,’” …
Read More »Cher to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: 'Go You-Know-What Yourself'
Cher is a legend. And she knows she deserves to be treated as such. On Thursday, she visited The Kelly Clarkson Show and dragged the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after reflecting on the fact that she’s only the second artist to have No. 1 songs in seven decades …
Read More »Willie Nelson in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: 10 of His Best Rock Covers
Willie Nelson celebrated his 90th birthday last weekend with some of his talented friends and admirers —from Keith Richards to Billy Strings —at the Hollywood Bowl in L.A. Just a few days later, the iconic singer-songwriter also added to his accolades by becoming a newly elected member of the Rock …
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