Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2021 induction class

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its 2021 Induction Class Wednesday—revealing the most diverse list of inductees in the history of the organization. “This diverse class of talented Inductees reflects the Rock Hall’s ongoing commitment to honor artists whose music created the sound of youth culture”, said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “It will make for an unforgettable live celebration of music in October at this year’s Induction Ceremony in Cleveland.”

Performer Category (honoring bands and solo artists who, in their careers, have created music whose originality, impact and influence has changed the course of rock & roll.)

Tina Turner
Carole King
The Go-Go’s
JAY-Z
Foo Fighters
Todd Rundgren

Early Influence Award (given to a performing artist or group whose music and performance style have directly influenced and helped inspire and evolve rock & roll and music that has impacted youth culture.

Kraftwerk
Charley Patton
Gil Scott-Heron

Musical Excellence Award (given to artists, musicians, songwriters and producers whose originality and influence creating music have had a dramatic impact on music.)

LL Cool J
Billy Preston
Randy Rhoads

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/rock-roll-hall-of-fame-announces-2021-induction-class

[lagomorph777]

1. Happy to see Kraftwerk in there; though a bit late (posthumous).

[Klaralven]

12. Das Model

She's a model and she's looking good
I'd like to take her home that's understood
She plays hard to get, she smiles from time to time
It only takes a camera to change her mind

She's going out tonight, loves drinking just champagne
And she has been checking nearly all the men
She's playing her game and you can hear them say
She is looking good, for beauty, we will pay

She's posing for consumer products now and then
For every camera, she gives the best she can
I saw her on the cover of a magazine
Now she's a big success, I want to meet her again

[Baltimike]

2. The Go Go's YAAAAAAAAS!! The drummer, Gina Schock is from my neighborhood!!

I am so stoked!

[Paladin]

3. Glad to see Rungren's inclusion.

Now....how about Warren Zevon?

[Beastly Boy]

4. What took them so long to induct Tina Turner?

[CabbageAndBeans]

10. Tina and Ike Turner were inducted in the 90's as a duo.

Now she will be inducted as a solo performer. But I agree, it took far too long.

[Best_man23]

5. Carole King's nomination was long overdue

Glad to see her name this morning.

[SharonClark]

13. Like the Grammys, too many awards handed out so it becomes less special.

That said, Carol King should be in a category by herself.
Where's Joni Mitchell?

[ProfessorGAC]

19. Joni Was Inducted A Couple Decades Ago

Late 90s.
Carol is already in (1990, I think) as a songwriter with her ex-husband, Gerry Gotten, as a songwriter.
She's going in this time as a performer. Stupidly long wait, though.

[Tom Rinaldo]

6. "Early Influence Award." I can't believe that Gram Parsons still hasn't been honored n/t

[USALiberal]

7. It's about time for The Go-Go's, The documentary must've helped! Nt

[Dave Starsky]

18. That documentary made a pretty strong case for it.

I've always been a big fan, but that documentary taught me a lot of stuff that I didn't know about them. Like the fact that Kathy Valentine had never played the bass before and had just two weeks to learn their set list on it.

[BlueNProud]

25. Not a hater but do they really gave a strong enuf body of work?

[xmas74]

27. Their debut album was the first and only album to top the charts

By an all women group who not only wrote their own music but played it and the instruments. They perfected the pop punk sound and have influenced countless musicians,men and women both, to pursue music.

They 100% deserve it.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

8. All deserve this,

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but I'm really glad to see Randy Rhoads name included, he was one hell of a guitarist who died far to early.

[BlueTsunami2018]

9. Disappointing and ridiculous as usual.

I’ve learned not to expect better from these fools.

[USALiberal]

20. Lol, nice try! Nt

[BlueTsunami2018]

24. I don't know what's funny.

Considering the people who have been left out over and again despite their international success, longevity and influence and putting in so many second liners over the years makes this whole thing pathetic.

[jmowreader]

11. About Tina Turner and Carole King

When you went to bed last night Stevie Nicks was the only woman to have been inducted into the Hall twice. Now there are three: Tina Turner went in with Ike, and Carole King was there as a songwriter.

Given that, I would have really liked to see Iron Maiden go in. The induction ceremony would have been legendary.

[AngryOldDem]

14. I don't know why it takes some truly deserving artists so long to make it in.

[BumRushDaShow]

15. That is definitely a diverse list

And glad to see Gil Scott-Heron on there. I think what happened this past summer with BLM is a reflection of this 50+ year old poem/song (at least based on what he meant by it) -

[tinrobot]

16. Surprised about Kraftwerk.

They're the Beatles of electronic music. Their influence is huge. Not sure if they qualify as "rock and roll" but happy to see them honored.

Also glad Todd Rundgren got the nod. Brilliant artist who often tends to fly under the radar.

[edhopper]

17. Good choices

some should have been in long ago.

But what does Jay-Z have to do with Rock and Roll?

[Withywindle]

21. Hip-hop is included

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five got in in 2007. Public Enemy, Tupac, NWA, Run-DMC, and the Beastie Boys are in there too.

[edhopper]

22. I know

I just don't understand why. It's not Rock & Roll. I think it is just a ploy to seem relevant. Not that these artists aren't worthy of recognition, but just create a Hip-Hop hall of fame.
Being popular music stars doesn't mean they should be in the R&RHOF.
If Run-DMC, why not Sinatra, or Pavarotti or YoYo Ma?
What about Hank Williams? More Rock artists have sung Hank William Songs than Jay-Z's.

[JuJuChen]

23. Kraftwerk FINALLY

Some long due recognition to those boys

[Mr.Bill]

26. Time for Ted Nugent to whine again

about not being on the list.

[11 Bravo]

28. How in the Hell is Tina Turner not already in the Rock HOF?

[xmas74]

29. She's in with Ike

Carole King is also in with her ex as songwriters.

Both Turner and King will joining Stevie Nicks as the only three women inducted twice. Nicks was inducted with Fleetwood Mac and then in 2019 as a solo artist. Turner and King will join her with this class as solo artists.


Also wanted to add that a third person will also be a two time inductee with the Class of 2021. Dave Grohl was inducted with Nirvana and will be inducted with the Foo Fighters. Only one person has been inducted three times: Eric Clapton. If Neil Young had been inducted with Crosby,Stills and Nash he would also be a three time inductee.

[gratuitous]

30. Davey Johnstone, Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson

I guess those backing instruments and vocals just played and sang themselves.