Event debuts Nov 20th on HBO
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has revealed an initial list of all-star presenters and performers who will take the stage on October 30th at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max on Saturday, November 20th at 8 pm ET.
Angela Bassett will be inducting Tina Turner with performances by Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., and Bryan Adams. Taylor Swift will induct Carole King with performances by Swift and Jennifer Hudson. Drew Barrymore will induct The Go-Go’s, Paul McCartney will induct Foo Fighters, with Lionel Richie inducting Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
The 2021 ceremony honors Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go’s, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren in the Performer category, along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil Scott-Heron for Early Influence, LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads for Musical Excellence, and Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Earlier this year, ballots were sent to an international voting body of more than 1,200 artists, including current living Inductees, historians and members of the music industry. Factors such as an artist’s musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation and superiority in style and technique are taken into consideration.
Three out of the top five on the “Fans’ Ballot” are being Inducted, including Tina Turner (winning the fan vote), The Go-Go’s, and Foo Fighters. Five million votes were cast.
Tickets are still available for this year’s event via Ticketmaster.
