{"id":53082,"date":"2024-02-11T08:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T14:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=53082"},"modified":"2024-02-11T00:05:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T06:05:08","slug":"the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-foundation-announced-nominees-for-2024-induction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=53082","title":{"rendered":"The Rock &#038; Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Announced Nominees for 2024 Induction"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"c09-text\" data-component=\"c09-text\" data-margin-top=\"3\" data-scroll-component=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row flex-wrap\">\n<div class=\"copy-container col-8 desktop-padding-right col-6-sm copy-01 \" data-margin-top-sm=\"3\">\n<p><strong>ROCK &amp; ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2024 INDUCTION\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>THE 2024 CEREMONY RETURNS TO DISNEY+ AND ABC\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced today the following Nominees for 2024 Induction:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mary J. Blige<\/li>\n<li>Mariah Carey<\/li>\n<li>Cher<\/li>\n<li>Dave Matthews Band<\/li>\n<li>Eric B. &amp; Rakim<\/li>\n<li>Foreigner<\/li>\n<li>Peter Frampton<\/li>\n<li>Jane&#8217;s Addiction<\/li>\n<li>Kool &amp; the Gang<\/li>\n<li>Lenny Kravitz<\/li>\n<li>Oasis<\/li>\n<li>Sin\u00e9ad O&#8217;Connor<\/li>\n<li>Ozzy Osbourne<\/li>\n<li>Sade<\/li>\n<li>A Tribe Called Quest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 2024 ceremony will once again stream live on Disney+ with a special airing on ABC at a later date and available on Hulu the next day. The 2023 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony streamed live on Disney+ for the first time ever; the special on ABC reached over 13 million viewers across linear and streaming, and ABC\u2019s New Year\u2019s Day telecast was the No. 1 entertainment choice among Adults18-49.<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. Ten out of 15 of the Nominees are on the ballot for the first time, including Mariah Carey, Cher, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool &amp; the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sin\u00e9ad O\u2019Connor, Ozzy Osbourne and Sade.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis remarkable list of Nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame honors and celebrates,\u201d said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. \u201cContinuing in the true spirit of Rock &amp; Roll, these artists have created their own sounds that have impacted generations and influenced countless others that have followed in their footsteps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Nominees were announced today in partnership with ABC\/Disney+ at the TCA in Los Angeles and on the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame social channels.<\/p>\n<p>Nominee ballots will be sent to an international voting body of more than 1,000 artists, historians, and members of the music industry. An artist\u2019s musical impact and influence on other artists, length and depth of career and body of work as well as innovation and superiority in style and technique are taken into consideration.<\/p>\n<p>Inductees will be announced in late April. The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony will take place in Cleveland this fall with date and on-sale information to be announced.<\/p>\n<p>Select Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame donors and members receive exclusive Induction ticket opportunities. Donate or join by June 30 to be eligible. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockhall.com\/membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rockhall.com\/membership<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>Press can access hi-resolution images and bios for the 2024 Nominees\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/digital.rockhall.com\/Share\/3n4f5c34gd013p1q4y5p1cwwgf37o326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can be found here.<\/a>\u00a0Media credential applications for the Induction Ceremony will open in July.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>About the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame<\/p>\n<p>Born from the collision of rhythm &amp; blues, country, and gospel, rock &amp; roll is a spirit that is inclusive and ever-changing. The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame celebrates the sound of youth culture and honors the artists whose music connects us all. We share stories of the people, events, and songs that shape our world through digital content, innovative exhibits, live music, engaging programs, and our annual Induction Ceremony. We intentionally foster a diverse and equitable non-profit Museum that encourages and embraces creativity and innovation. As a community leader, we value, empower, and respect all people. Join the millions who love rock &amp; roll as much as you do. Visit us in Cleveland, Ohio or at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/rockhall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rockhall.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on Facebook (@rockandrollhalloffame), Instagram (@rockhall), Twitter (@rockhall), TikTok (@RockHallFame), and YouTube (<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/rockhall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">youtube.com\/rockhall<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>###<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-1 col-6-sm\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"c09-text\" data-component=\"c09-text\" data-margin-top=\"3\" data-scroll-component=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row flex-wrap\">\n<div class=\"col-3 col-6-sm \"><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy-container col-8 desktop-padding-right col-6-sm copy-01 \" data-margin-top-sm=\"3\">\n<p><strong>A TRIBE CALLED QUEST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Tribe Called Quest forever shifted the hip-hop landscape and expanded the creative possibilities for music. Their freedom of expression, ingenuity, and minimalist brilliance continue to inspire generations of artists and fans.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most artistic, eclectic, and perceptive rap groups of the 1990s, A Tribe Called Quest nurtured a new alternative hip-hop sub-genre with a caste-free cross-pollination of hip-hop, jazz, and alternative rock. The pioneering group abandoned the aggressive machismo and hard-hitting sounds of James Brown that were prevalent in the era, delving instead into the more laid-back samples of the jazz-rap revolution. Their music was meant to create a metaphysical space for the listener, where one could retreat and confront the social issues facing the African American community with peace rather than rage and violence. This cerebral approach exemplified an intermingling of cultures and sound to yield beauty and understanding.<\/p>\n<p>Formed in high school in Queens, New York, in 1985, A Tribe Called Quest featured Q-Tip serving as the producer-leader,\u00a0Phife Dawg as the MC, Jarobi White as the spirited everyman, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad as the DJ and coproducer. Within four years, the group released three albums, now recognized as among the best:\u00a0<em>People\u2019s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, The Low End Theory,<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Midnight Marauders.\u00a0<\/em>\u201cIt was listening to N.W.A\u2019s\u00a0<em>Straight Outta Compton<\/em>\u00a0that inspired us to make\u00a0<em>The Low End Theory<\/em>,\u201d said Q-Tip. \u201cYears later, I spoke to Dr. Dre, and he told me that hearing\u00a0<em>The Low End Theory<\/em>\u00a0inspired him to make\u00a0<em>The Chronic<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The group became the nucleus of a New York collective known as the Native Tongues, a musical movement deeply rooted in Afrocentrism and positive, open-minded messages welcoming diverse identities and conceptions of Blackness. They created underground waves that continue to ripple throughout hip-hop, influencing artists like Pharrell Williams, Tyler, the Creator, and Quest Love in their approaches to social commentary, the use of Black musical traditions, and the visual culture of the African diaspora.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cCan I Kick It?,\u201d \u201cBonita Applebum,\u201d \u201cI Left My Wallet in El Segundo,\u201d\u00a0<em>People&#8217;s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm<\/em>\u00a0(1990) \u2022 \u201cCheck the Rhime,\u201d \u201cJazz (We\u2019ve Got),\u201d \u201cScenario,\u201d \u201cBuggin\u2019 Out,\u201d\u00a0<em>The Low End Theory<\/em>\u00a0(1991) \u2022 \u201cElectric Relaxation,\u201d \u201cAward Tour,\u201d\u00a0<em>Midnight Marauders<\/em>\u00a0(1993) \u2022 \u201cFind a Way,\u201d\u00a0<em>The Love Movement\u00a0<\/em>(1998)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominees:\u00a0<\/strong>Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Phife Dawg, Q-Tip, Jarobi White<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An artist so iconic she needs only one name, Cher has used her distinctive voice, stage presence, and avant-garde fashion to achieve unprecedented success while blazing a trail for women performers. A musician who personifies female creative freedom in a male-dominated industry, Cher is the only woman to have a Number One hit on a\u00a0<em>Billboard<\/em>\u00a0chart in each of the past seven decades.<\/p>\n<p>Cher\u2019s breakthrough came from her work with then-husband Sonny Bono in the duo Sonny &amp; Cher. Their 1965 signature hit \u201cI Got You Babe\u201d was a definitive musical moment for the early hippie counterculture. Amid the pair\u2019s success, Cher launched a solo career, scoring hits like \u201cBang Bang.\u201d In 1971,\u00a0<em>The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour<\/em>\u00a0TV variety show helped establish Cher as a consummate entertainer and fashion icon. From bell-bottom jeans to feathered headdresses to navel-baring evening gowns, Cher has always brought personality and bold irreverence to her looks.<\/p>\n<p>In the early 1970s, Cher gained even more popularity as a solo performer, and for more than five decades, she continuously reinvented her style and mastered multiple musical genres. Equally adept at the earthy folk pop of \u201cGypsys, Tramps &amp; Thieves,\u201d the melodic disco of \u201cTake Me Home,\u201d and power ballads like \u201cI Found Someone,\u201d Cher\u2019s versatility is evident. With acting roles in\u00a0<em>Silkwood<\/em>\u00a0(1983) and\u00a0<em>Mask<\/em>\u00a0(1985), Cher also became a star of the silver screen, winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for\u00a0<em>Moonstruck<\/em>\u00a0in 1987.<\/p>\n<p>Cher released the quintessential dance-pop classic \u201cBelieve\u201d in 1998, pioneering the use of Auto-Tune as an artistic tool. This\u00a0worldwide hit became an enduring queer anthem, solidifying her role as a longtime ally of \u2013 and inspiration to \u2013 the LGBTQIA+ community. Cher\u2019s work has influenced other trailblazing artists including Madonna, Beyonc\u00e9, and Lady Gaga. She has continued to fill dance floors with singles like \u201cWoman\u2019s World\u201d and her 2018 ABBA covers album\u00a0<em>Dancing Queen<\/em>. A tenacious performer who has triumphed over adversity and made comeback after comeback, Cher has earned her status as the Goddess of Pop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI Got You Babe\u201d (Sonny and Cher) (1965)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u201cBang\u00a0<a>Bang<\/a>\u00a0(My Baby Shot Me Down)\u201d (1966)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u201cGypsys, Tramps &amp; Thieves\u201d (1971)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u201cI Found Someone,\u201d \u201cWe All Sleep Alone,\u201d\u00a0<em>Cher<\/em>\u00a0(1987)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0<em>Heart of Stone<\/em>\u00a0(1989)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0<em>Believe<\/em>\u00a0(1998)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u201cA Song for the Lonely,\u201d\u00a0<em>Living Proof<\/em>\u00a0(2001)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u201cYou Haven\u2019t Seen the Last of Me\u201d (2010)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u201cWoman\u2019s World,\u201d\u00a0<em>Closer to the Truth<\/em>\u00a0(2013)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominee:\u00a0<\/strong>Cher<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a><strong>DAVE MATTHEWS BAND<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Supported by a communal fanbase, Dave Matthews Band harnessed an eclectic sound and relentless touring schedule to become one of the biggest bands in the world \u2013 and they have continued to pick up new generations of fans along the way. Dave Matthews Band are one of the top-selling live acts of all time, and they are the only band with seven consecutive albums debuting at Number One.<\/p>\n<p>They have been called a jam band, a college band, a pop band \u2013 and to their devoted fans, they are simply \u201cDMB.\u201d Hailing from Charlottesville, Virginia, the band formed in 1991 and cultivated a trademark sound that includes long, intricate solos, non-traditional rock &amp; roll instruments, unique time signatures, and an electric live show. The airy jazz of LeRoi Moore\u2019s saxophone blends with the animated bluegrass of Boyd Tinsley\u2019s violin, while drummer Carter Beauford\u2019s in-the-pocket grooves and bassist Stefan Lessard\u2019s melodic lines create a powerful rhythm section. Dave Matthews fronts the band with captivating vocals, imaginative lyrics, and percussive guitar strumming.<\/p>\n<p>The band quickly generated strong word of mouth thanks to endless live shows and an active tape sharing community. The 1993 independent-label debut\u00a0<em>Remember Two Things<\/em>\u00a0was popular in the local scene, but their major label debut, 1994\u2019s\u00a0<em>Under the Table and Dreaming<\/em>, landed them mainstream hits like \u201cWhat Would You Say,\u201d \u201cSatellite,\u201d and \u201cAnts Marching.\u201d 1996\u2019s\u00a0<em>Crash<\/em>\u00a0went seven-times Platinum, earned the band its first Grammy award (\u201cSo Much to Say\u201d) and yielded another hit, \u201cCrash Into Me.\u201d Live albums like\u00a0<em>Live at Red Rocks \u201995\u00a0<\/em>capture the band\u2019s onstage energy and feature longtime collaborator Tim Reynolds on electric guitar. Musically, the band has influenced a generation of acoustic-driven singer-songwriters like John Mayer, Jason Mraz, and O.A.R.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, the United Nations designated Dave Matthews Band as Environmental Goodwill Ambassadors, and Matthews has served on Farm Aid\u2019s Board of Directors since 2001. The band\u2019s advocacy and activism has improved our world and inspired fans to think and act in new ways.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\">\u201cAnts Marching,\u201d Under the Table and Dreaming (1994) \u2022 \u201c#41,\u201d \u201cCrash Into Me,\u201d Crash (1996) \u2022 \u201cWarehouse,\u201d Live at Red Rocks (1997) \u2022 \u201cCrush,\u201d Before These Crowded Streets (1998) \u2022\u00a0 \u2022 \u201cThe Space Between,\u201d Everyday (2001) \u2022 \u201cShake Me Like a Monkey,\u201d Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King (2009) \u2022 \u201cGrey Street,\u201d Live at Wrigley Field (2011) \u2022 \u201cSamurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin),\u201d Come Tomorrow (2018)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominees:<\/strong>\u00a0Carter Beauford, Jeff Coffin, Stefan Lessard, Dave Matthews, Leroi Moore, Tim Reynolds, Rashawn Ross, Boyd Tinsley<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ERIC B. &amp; RAKIM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During hip-hop\u2019s golden age in the 1980s, Eric B. &amp; Rakim expanded the genre with unprecedented levels of rhyming, word interplay, and soulful beats. While high-energy party anthems dominated the scene, Eric B. &amp; Rakim brought a smoother, more poetic approach to the musical landscape. With their innovations, they earned the respect and admiration of peers and fans. As JAY-Z acknowledged in 2017, the duo\u2019s lyric \u201cconstant elevation causes expansion\u201d is a mantra that every artist should live by, and it sums up the massive legacy of Eric B. &amp; Rakim\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<p>Hailing from Long Island, the duo arrived on the scene as teenagers influenced by both jazz greats and funk legends. Under the tutelage of rapper Marley Marl, they released \u201cEric B. Is President.\u201d With Eric B. sampling the groove from James Brown\u2019s \u201cFunky President,\u201d Rakim set poetry in motion, altering the focus of the rhyme to the middle of each line\u00a0rather than the end \u2013 a technique known as internal rhyming. While many MCs were skilled improvisers, Rakim showed his contemporaries that hip-hop lyrics could also be written and carefully crafted poetry \u2013 ushering in a new era of stylized rhyme and inspiring generations of lyricists to follow.<\/p>\n<p>The duo\u2019s debut album\u00a0<em>Paid in Full\u00a0<\/em>allowed Eric B. to showcase his masterful percussive beats and effective use of samples.\u00a0Having grown up listening to John Coltrane, Rakim admired the interplay between melodic instrumental lines and syncopated rhythms in jazz, and he brought this interwoven approach to hits like \u201cI Know You Got Soul\u201d and \u201cMy Melody,\u201d creating conversations between his words and Eric B.\u2019s beats. In contrast to their contemporaries, Eric B. &amp; Rakim took a more minimalist approach to music, with their masterful production allowing space for complex and nuanced wordplay to shine.<\/p>\n<p>During their six years together, the duo\u2019s four heavily influential albums showed that hip-hop can be thoughtful, graceful, intentional, and convey a message. It is impossible to imagine artists like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar without the innovations of Eric B. &amp; Rakim.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEric B. Is President\u201d (1986)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u201cI Ain\u2019t No Joke,\u201d \u201cMy Melody,\u201d \u201cPaid in Full,\u201d &#8220;I Know You Got Soul,&#8221;\u00a0<em>Paid in Full<\/em>\u00a0(1987)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u201cFollow the Leader,\u201d \u201cMicrophone Fiend,\u201d\u00a0<em>Follow the Leader<\/em>\u00a0(1988)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u201cLet the Rhythm Hit \u2018Em,\u201d\u00a0<em>Let the Rhythm Hit \u2018Em<\/em>\u00a0(1990) \u2022 \u201cDon\u2019t Sweat the Technique,\u201d \u201cJuice (Know the Ledge),\u201d\u00a0<em>Don\u2019t Sweat the Technique<\/em>\u00a0(1992)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominees:\u00a0<\/strong>Eric B. &amp; Rakim<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOREIGNER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a legacy spanning five decades, Foreigner has dominated rock &amp; roll radio, making them one of the best-selling rock bands of all time. With worldwide sales topping eighty million records, Foreigner\u2019s extensive catalog of hits is still recognizable to this day, with their music embedded in pop culture from\u00a0<em>Miami Vice<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>The Simpsons<\/em>\u00a0to\u00a0<em>Arrested Development<\/em>\u00a0and<em>\u00a0Stranger Things<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Foreigner was built around the creative forces of Lou Gramm and Mick Jones, whose original vision for Foreigner was a fusion of rock, progressive rock, R&amp;B, and pop sounds, and the lineup of Jones, Dennis Elliot, Al Greenwood, Ed Gagliardi, and Ian McDonald, paired with Lou Gramm\u2019s distinctive and emotive vocals, brought it all together. Jones and Gramm became legendary songwriting partners, crafting an arsenal of multiplatinum albums and Top Thirty hits, including \u201cCold As Ice,\u201d \u201cFeels Like the First Time,\u201d \u201cHot Blooded,\u201d and \u201cJuke Box Hero.\u201d Their Number One U.S. hit \u201cI Want to Know What Love Is\u201d remains one of the Top 25 performed songs from the ASCAP catalog. In recognition of their partnership, the duo was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013.<\/p>\n<p>The Jones\/Gramm songwriting partnership resulted in Foreigner\u2019s first eight singles charting in the\u00a0<em>Billboard<\/em>\u00a0Top Twenty, making them the first band to achieve this milestone since the Beatles. With the massive success of Foreigner\u2019s second album\u00a0<em>Double Vision<\/em>, the best-selling record of their career, the band quickly became an arena headliner.<\/p>\n<p>Before recording 1979\u2019s\u00a0<em>Head Games<\/em>, Gagliardi was replaced by ex-Peter Frampton and Roxy Music bassist Rick Wills; Gagliardi\u2019s departure was shortly followed by that of Greenwood and McDonald. Despite these lineup changes, the quartet of Jones, Gramm, Elliot, and Wills continued to record and tour arenas throughout the 1980s in whatever iteration they found themselves\u00a0\u2013\u00a0a premise that has served the band for the decades since, as it continues with only Jones from the original lineup. Foreigner\u2019s nearly fifty-year musical legacy has influenced everyone from Bon Jovi to Melissa Etheridge to Mark Ronson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFeels Like the First Time,\u201d \u201cCold As Ice,\u201d\u00a0<em>Foreigner<\/em>\u00a0(1977) \u2022 \u201cHot Blooded,\u201d \u201cDouble Vision,\u201d\u00a0<em>Double Vision<\/em>\u00a0(1978) \u2022 \u201cHead Games,\u201d\u00a0<em>Head Games<\/em>\u00a0(1979) \u2022 \u201cUrgent,\u201d \u201cWaiting for a Girl Like You,\u201d \u201cJuke Box Hero,\u201d\u00a0<em>4<\/em>\u00a0(1981) \u2022 \u201cI Want to Know What Love Is,\u201d\u00a0<em>Agent Provocateur<\/em>\u00a0(1984) \u2022 \u201cI Don\u2019t Want to Live Without You,\u201d \u201cSay You Will,\u201d\u00a0<em>Inside Information<\/em>\u00a0(1987)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominees:\u00a0<\/strong>Dennis Elliott, Ed Gagliardi, Lou Gramm, Al Greenwood, Mick Jones, Ian McDonald, Rick Wills<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>JANE\u2019S ADDICTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jane\u2019s Addiction thrust subversive, underground sounds into the mainstream, blazing the trail for Soundgarden, Nirvana, and other alternative artists. Formed in 1985 in Los Angeles, Jane\u2019s Addiction rejected extravagance and made their own rules, creating an energy-filled concoction of punk, glam, metal, and art that shook up the Sunset Strip hair metal scene.<\/p>\n<p>Self-described as a \u201chodge-podge\u201d band, each member of Jane\u2019s Addiction brought their own influences and style of playing to L.A.\u2019s underground. Stephen Perkins\u2019 tribal-influenced drumming propelled Jane beyond the rhythms of rock, while Eric Avery\u2019s heavy bass grooves formed the backbone of their sound. Dave Navarro\u2019s power riffing and astral solos proved that an undeniably great guitarist can be in an underground band, while Perry Farrell\u2019s voice swung between innocence and urgency, crafting gothic tales of living in L.A. As Dave Navarro admitted in 2003, \u201cThere wasn\u2019t a single unified thread between us.\u201d And yet, the fusing of stylistic differences created an idiosyncratic tension\u00a0\u2013\u00a0inspiring countless artists to create their own voice in music.<\/p>\n<p>During their short and turbulent career, Jane\u2019s Addiction were given complete control at Warner Brothers, releasing two albums that defined this era of rock:\u00a0<em>Nothing\u2019s Shocking\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0<em>Ritual de lo Habitual<\/em>. Their final tour created the first-ever Lollapalooza, which for over thirty years has provided the blueprint for the modern festival by giving a diversity of artists, subcultures, and fans a communal platform to shine.<\/p>\n<p>They lit the beacon of the alternative nation subculture that Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, and M\u00e5neskin have picked up and carried. Jane\u2019s Addiction sound like their city \u2013 the signature, contradictory combination of violence, drugs, beauty, fear, and the redemptive power of the City of Angels permeates their lyrics and sound. In the words of Tom Morello, \u201cVarious important bands get credit for being the first \u2018alternative\u2019 band to break through. Let\u2019s set the record straight: it was \u2018Juana\u2019s Adicci\u00f3n.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cJane Says,\u201d \u201cPigs in Zen,\u201d\u00a0<em>Jane\u2019s Addiction<\/em>\u00a0(1987) \u2022 \u201cMountain Song,\u201d \u201cSummertime Rolls,\u201d\u00a0<em>Nothing\u2019s Shocking<\/em>\u00a0(1988) \u2022 \u201cStop!\u201d \u201cBeen Caught Stealing,\u201d \u201cThree Days,\u201d\u00a0<em>Ritual de lo Habitual<\/em>\u00a0(1990) \u2022 \u201cEnd to the Lies,\u201d\u00a0<em>The Great Escape Artist<\/em>\u00a0(2011)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominees:\u00a0<\/strong>Eric Avery, Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>KOOL &amp; THE GANG<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For over fifty years, Kool &amp; the Gang have been essential innovators of funk, soul, disco, and R&amp;B, creating rock &amp; roll\u2019s most danceable anthems. They are one of the grooviest and most sampled bands of all time, with a recognizable sound that resonates across generations and has brought joy to millions of fans around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Kool\u00a0&amp; the Gang took their funky groove all the way to the top with a mix of pop songwriting, fantastic vocals, and a killer horn section. Formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1964, brothers Robert \u201cKool\u201d and Ronald Bell got their start in clubs, mastering a repertoire of jazz standards and Motown covers. In 1969, they signed to newly formed De-Lite Records and released the up-tempo instrumental \u201cKool &amp; the Gang.\u201d They subsequently released two live albums showcasing their ability to produce brilliantly crafted songs and blistering jams over an infectious beat. Their big break came in 1973 with the album\u00a0<em>Wild and Peaceful<\/em>, which leaned deep into funky grooves, horn arrangements, and chanted vocals on the songs \u201cFunky Stuff,\u201d \u201cJungle Boogie,\u201d and \u201cHollywood Swinging\u201d \u2013 three instant dance floor classics. They slid easily into the growing disco scene, with their \u201cOpen Sesame\u201d featured on the\u00a0<em>Saturday Night Fever<\/em>\u00a0soundtrack.<\/p>\n<p>In the 1980s, Kool &amp; the Gang added lead vocalist James \u201cJ.T.\u201d Taylor and released two massive hits, the bumping \u201cLadies Night\u201d and the smooth \u201cToo Hot.\u201d With this, they accomplished something rare in the music industry \u2013 maintaining the fans who loved their funky roots, while reaching an entirely new audience tuned into their growing pop sensibilities. In 1980, they blew the roof off with the international hit \u201cCelebration\u201d and\u00a0produced nineteen charting singles during the decade.<\/p>\n<p>Kool &amp; the Gang\u2019s impact cannot be understated \u2013 from the throwback grooves of Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars to the\u00a0inclusion of the group\u2019s songs in almost every party playlist. Countless samples of their music laid the foundation for some of hip-hop\u2019s biggest hits by artists including Eric B. &amp; Rakim, Tupac, Lil\u2019 Kim, and JAY-Z.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cKool &amp; the Gang,\u201d \u201cLet the Music Take Your Mind,\u201d\u00a0<em>Kool and the Gang\u00a0<\/em>(1969) \u2022 \u201cFunky Man,\u201d\u00a0<em>Live at the Sex Machine<\/em>\u00a0(1971) \u2022 \u201cFunky Stuff,\u201d \u201cJungle Boogie,\u201d\u00a0<em>Wild and Peaceful\u00a0<\/em>(1973) \u2022 \u201cLadies Night,\u201d \u201cToo Hot,\u201d\u00a0<em>Ladies Night<\/em>\u00a0(1979) \u2022 \u201cCelebration,\u201d\u00a0<em>Celebrate!<\/em>\u00a0(1980) \u2022 \u201cGet Down On It\u201d (1981) \u2022 \u201cJoanna\u201d (1983) \u2022 \u201cFresh,\u201d \u201cCherish,\u201d\u00a0<em>Emergency\u00a0<\/em>(1984) \u2022 \u201cStone Love\u201d (1986)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominees:\u00a0<\/strong>Robert \u201cKool\u201d Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown, Robert \u201cSpike\u201d Mickens, Claydes \u201cCharles\u201d Smith, James \u201cJ.T.\u201d Taylor, Dennis \u201cDee Tee\u201d Thomas, Ricky Westfield<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>LENNY KRAVITZ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rock god. Guitar hero. Soldier of soul. Lenny Kravitz refused to confine himself to any one genre, reimagining rock &amp; roll for the 1990s and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Born into a multiracial, multiethnic household, Lenny Kravitz cut his teeth in music banging on a pots-and-pans drum kit at age 3 and singing in the California Boys Choir. From there, he became an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, ultimately playing the bulk of the instruments on all eleven of his albums. It took Kravitz time to find a record label that could market an artist who stirred everything from psychedelic rock and funk to R&amp;B and hard rock into a deliciously retro but entirely fresh stew.<\/p>\n<p>After a bidding war among the five major labels, Kravitz chose Virgin because it gave him complete creative control. He soon hit Number Two on the\u00a0<em>Billboard\u00a0<\/em>Hot 100 with the soulfully smooth \u201cIt Ain\u2019t Over \u2018Til It\u2019s Over\u201d and reached international superstardom with the riff-driven barnburner \u201cAre You Gonna Go My Way.\u201d Kravitz continues to defy categorization with singles like the infectiously groovy \u201cFly Away\u201d and his 2024 album\u2019s debut single, the futuristic and sultry \u201cTK421.\u201d His standout lyrics detail the realities of race, notably \u201cBank Robber Man\u201d \u2013 a personal story of racial profiling \u2013 and \u201cBlack and White America\u201d \u2013 where he weaves his family\u2019s story into the wider promise of an Obama-era America.<\/p>\n<p>Lenny Kravitz redefined classic rock and\u00a0created space for a generation of bands like the Struts and Greta Van Fleet to continue expanding the rock genre. His record-breaking four consecutive Grammy Awards for Male Rock Vocal Performance illustrate his staggering impact. Beyond music, he is a cultural icon \u2013 he founded Kravitz Design, represents Y cologne, and portrayed the stylist Cinna in\u00a0<em>The Hunger Games<\/em>\u00a0franchise. No one else in rock &amp; roll embodies the concept of cool like Lenny Kravitz.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Let Love Rule<\/em>\u00a0(1989) \u2022 \u201cIt Ain\u2019t Over \u2018Til It\u2019s Over,\u201d\u00a0<em>Mama Said<\/em>\u00a0(1991) \u2022 \u201cAre You Gonna Go My Way,\u201d\u00a0<em>Are You Gonna Go My Way<\/em>\u00a0(1993) \u2022 \u201cFly Away,\u201d \u201cAmerican Woman,\u201d\u00a0<em>5<\/em>\u00a0(1998) \u2022 \u201cBank Robber Man,\u201d\u00a0<em>Lenny<\/em>\u00a0(2001) \u2022\u00a0<em>Black and White America<\/em>\u00a0(2011) \u2022 \u201cTK421,\u201d\u00a0<em>Blue Electric Light<\/em>\u00a0(2024)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominee:\u00a0<\/strong>Lenny Kravitz<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MARIAH CAREY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The indisputable Songbird Supreme. Everything Mariah Carey touches turns to gold. With her five-octave vocal range and revolutionary riffs and runs, her voice is incomparable. As a singer, songwriter, performer, and record producer, her dynamic career trajectory has had an enormous impact on the pop music landscape, generating nineteen Number One hits, second only to the Beatles.<\/p>\n<p>Carey\u2019s rise to stardom was the stuff of record industry fairytale. Raised in a home plagued by chaos, she developed her whisper-singing as self-soothing lullaby. At 17, she moved to New York City, eventually landing a pivotal role as a back-up singer. In a move that foreshadowed the take-charge professionalism of her career, she gave her demo to CBS Records President Tommy Mottola at an industry party and was fast-tracked as a \u201cpriority artist.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Carey\u2019s self-titled 1990 debut, the \u201calbum that launched a million runs,\u201d featured four Number One singles, cementing a chart-topping tradition that continued throughout her career. That year, she won the Grammy for Best New Artist, and the single \u201cVision of Love\u201d won Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Throughout the 1990s, Carey took more creative control with each album. As her creative relationship with Mottola dissolved, Carey drew inspiration from the growing success of hip-hop, working with Ol\u2019 Dirty Bastard on the \u201cFantasy\u201d remix \u2013 a move that helped spark the R&amp;B\/hip-hop marriage that dominated the charts through the 2000s.\u00a0<em>The Emancipation of Mimi<\/em>\u00a0was not only the best-selling album of 2005, but proved to be such a creative gamechanger that some critics considered it her \u201ccomeback album.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her accomplishments go well beyond record sales and charts. She co-founded Camp Mariah, where inner-city children explore creative interests. Her well-received role in the 2009 film\u00a0<em>Precious\u00a0<\/em>solidified her versatility. Melismatic singers like Beyonc\u00e9 and Christina Aguilera are inspired by Carey\u2019s vocal prowess, and her legacy continues to shine \u2013 the 1994 holiday hit \u201cAll I Want for Christmas Is You\u201d remains one of the best-selling singles of all time. Mariah Carey\u2019s high notes will reverberate for generations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cVision of Love,\u201d \u201cSomeday,\u201d\u00a0<em>Mariah Carey<\/em>\u00a0(1990) \u2022 \u201cEmotions,\u201d \u201cMake It Happen,\u201d\u00a0<em>Emotions<\/em>\u00a0(1991) \u2022 \u201cI\u2019ll Be There\u201d (with Trey Lorenz),\u00a0<em>MTV Unplugged EP<\/em>\u00a0(1992) \u2022 \u201cHero,\u201d \u201cWithout You,\u201d\u00a0<em>Music Box<\/em>\u00a0(1993) \u2022 \u201cOne Sweet Day\u201d (with Boyz II Men), \u201cAlways Be My Baby,\u201d\u00a0<em>Daydream<\/em>\u00a0(1995) \u2022 \u201cFantasy\u201d (Bad Boy with O.D.B.) (1995) \u2022 \u201cHoney,\u201d\u00a0<em>Butterfly<\/em>\u00a0(1997) \u2022\u00a0<em>The Emancipation of Mimi<\/em>\u00a0(2005) \u2022 \u201cBig Energy (Remix)\u201d (Latto and Mariah Carey featuring DJ Khaled) (2022)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominee:<\/strong>\u00a0Mariah Carey<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MARY J. BLIGE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige flipped the R&amp;B world on its head. Her anthems of resilience and empowerment have inspired a legion of loyal fans while influencing virtually every R&amp;B artist of the last twenty years, including Aaliyah, Beyonc\u00e9, Mariah Carey, and SZA. Her career dominance reveals impressive longevity \u2013 fourteen Top Ten studio albums, nine Grammys, and over fifty million albums sold.<\/p>\n<p>Blige signed with Uptown Records in 1989, becoming the label\u2019s youngest and first female artist. Her debut singlehandedly kick-started the hip-hop soul genre and produced Number One R&amp;B hits \u201cReal Love\u201d and \u201cYou Remind Me.\u201d Her image \u2013 oversized jerseys, backwards baseball hats, and combat boots \u2013 introduced a new look to R&amp;B music, and her lyrics embraced an authenticity that resonated with fans \u2013 especially women. Her mid-1990s hits with the Notorious B.I.G., Method Man, and JAY-Z created the blueprint for R&amp;B\/hip-hop collaborations for decades to follow.<\/p>\n<p>Blige emerged as a songwriter with hits \u201cBe Happy\u201d and \u201cMy Life\u201d from her sophomore effort\u00a0<em>My Life<\/em>, while her song \u201cNot Gon\u2019 Cry\u201d showcased the emotional ache of Blige\u2019s affecting vocals. The 2000s ushered in more success with Number One hits \u201cFamily Affair\u201d and Grammy-winning \u201cBe Without You.\u201d Blige continues to craft hits, including her ode to unapologetic happiness \u201cJust Fine,\u201d critically acclaimed\u00a0<em>London Sessions<\/em>, and collaborations with Inductees Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, and Missy Elliott. In 2018, she received two Oscar nominations for the film\u00a0<em>Mudbound\u00a0<\/em>and became the first person nominated for acting and original song in the same year. In 2022, Blige co-headlined the Super Bowl halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem \u2013 earning her an Emmy.<\/p>\n<p>Blige\u2019s music echoes our experiences with love and life. She helps us move on, move out, and move up. She\u2019s the much-needed soundtrack to our heartache, vulnerability, and courage to refuse to accept anything less than we deserve. Long Live Queen Mary J!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cReal Love,\u201d\u00a0<em>What\u2019s the 411?<\/em>\u00a0(1992) \u2022 \u201cI\u2019m Goin\u2019 Down,\u201d \u201cMy Life,\u201d<em>\u00a0My Life<\/em>\u00a0(1994) \u2022 \u201cNot Gon\u2019 Cry\u201d (1996) \u2022\u00a0<em>Share My World<\/em>\u00a0(1997) \u2022 \u201cYour Child,\u201d\u00a0<em>Mary\u00a0<\/em>(1999) \u2022 \u201cFamily Affair,\u201d\u00a0<em>No More Drama\u00a0<\/em>(2001) \u2022 \u201cBe Without You,\u201d\u00a0<em>The Breakthrough\u00a0<\/em>(2005) \u2022\u00a0<em>Strength of a Woman<\/em>\u00a0(2017) \u2022 \u201cMighty River,\u201d\u00a0<em>Mudbound<\/em>\u00a0soundtrack (2017)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominee:<\/strong>\u00a0Mary J. Blige<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>OASIS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oasis reclaimed big, brash, fun rock &amp; roll with their anthemic sound, cool swagger, expertly crafted lyrics, and electrifying live performances. Exploding out of the 1990s U.K. rock &amp; roll scene to achieve worldwide popularity, the band are among the most successful and influential acts of all time, selling over a hundred million records and inspiring countless bands like the Killers and Arctic Monkeys.<\/p>\n<p>Oasis formed in Manchester, England. The band\u2019s seminal 1994 debut album\u00a0<em>Definitely Maybe<\/em>\u00a0was a critical and commercial smash that included the singles \u201cLive Forever\u201d (the band\u2019s first Top Ten hit) and \u201cSupersonic.\u201d The band found even greater success with sophomore release (<em>What\u2019s the Story) Morning Glory?<\/em>, a Stateside breakthrough that boasted the hooky, era-defining hits \u201cWonderwall\u201d and \u201cChampagne Supernova\u201d \u2013 perfect songs for massive crowd sing-alongs.<\/p>\n<p>Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher \u2013 and their oft combative relationship that would come to provide plenty of tabloid fodder \u2013 were the heart and soul of Oasis, with Liam as lead vocalist and Noel as lead guitarist and primary songwriter. The band was rounded out by founding members bassist Paul \u201cGuigsy\u201d McGuigan (later replaced by Andy Bell), guitarist Paul \u201cBonehead\u201d Arthurs (later replaced by Gem Archer), and drummer Tony McCarroll (later replaced by Alan White).<\/p>\n<p>After five more studio albums and hits including \u201cStop Crying Your Heart Out\u201d and \u201cLyla,\u201d friction between the Gallagher brothers led to the band\u2019s breakup in 2009. Liam and the remaining band members carried on as Beady Eye, while Noel branched out with his solo project the High Flying Birds.<\/p>\n<p>Even the possibility of Oasis\u2019s oft-rumored reunion continually stirs excitement among their loyal fans and the industry. While the reign of Oasis was compact, they left a massive legacy rife with rock &amp; roll attitude and timeless songs that resonate beautifully in a small pub or a giant stadium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Definitely Maybe<\/em>\u00a0(1994)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0<em>(What\u2019s the Story) Morning Glory?<\/em>\u00a0(1995)<em>\u00a0<\/em>\u2022 \u201cD\u2019Ya Know What I Mean?,\u201d\u00a0<em>Be Here Now<\/em>\u00a0(1997) \u2022 \u201cAcquiesce,\u201d \u201cTalk Tonight,\u201d\u00a0<em>The Masterplan<\/em>\u00a0(1998) \u2022 \u201cStop Crying Your Heart Out,\u201d\u00a0<em>Heathen Chemistry<\/em>\u00a0(2002) \u2022 \u201cLyla,\u201d \u201cGuess God Thinks I\u2019m Abel,\u201d\u00a0<em>Don\u2019t Believe the Truth<\/em>\u00a0(2005)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominees:\u00a0<\/strong>Gem Archer, Paul Arthurs, Andy Bell, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Tony McCarroll, Paul McGuigan, Alan White<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>OZZY OSBOURNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ozzy Osbourne is rock\u2019s beloved Prince of Darkness, a key architect of heavy metal, and one of the most successful solo artists of all time. Ozzy\u2019s voice is instantly recognizable \u2013 haunting, powerful, raw, sincere \u2013 and capable of conveying a wide array of emotions. As a live performer, he is a force of nature, with onstage charisma and showmanship unlike any other. Ozzy brings theatricality to his electrifying performances, captivating audiences with his magnetic energy and rightly earning the title Godfather of Heavy Metal.<\/p>\n<p>First rising to fame as the frontman of Black Sabbath, Ozzy delivered unforgettable rock classics, including \u201cParanoid\u201d and \u201cIron Man.\u201d His contributions were essential to the band\u2019s success, with his distinctive voice synonymous with their sound. After parting ways with Sabbath in 1979, Ozzy formed the Blizzard of Ozz, notably featuring Randy Rhoads, now acknowledged as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Releasing albums that forever changed metal in the 1980s, including\u00a0<em>Blizzard of Ozz<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Diary of a Madman<\/em>, Ozzy became an international superstar, selling seventy million albums and filling 2,600 arenas in concerts around the world.<\/p>\n<p>As a solo artist, Ozzy has continually surrounded himself with incredible musicians and developed young talent, including guitar heroes like Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, and Zakk Wylde. In the 1990s, Ozzy and his wife\/manager Sharon Osbourne established Ozzfest, one of the most successful music festivals ever, and in the 2000s, their family became stars on the hit MTV reality show\u00a0<em>The Osbournes<\/em>. While now retired from touring, Ozzy remains musically active well into his seventies, still releasing new albums and collaborating with artists, including Eric Clapton, Elton John, Slash, Travis Scott, and Post Malone.<\/p>\n<p>Countless artists from many genres have credited Ozzy as a major influence, including Metallica, Lita Ford, Rage Against the Machine, and Busta Rhymes. With his longevity, impact, and iconic persona, Ozzy Osbourne is a phenomenon unlike any other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cCrazy Train,\u201d \u201cMr. Crowley,\u201d<em>\u00a0Blizzard of Ozz<\/em>\u00a0(1980)\u00a0\u2022 \u201cOver the Mountain,\u201d\u00a0\u201cFlying High Again,\u201d\u00a0<em>Diary of a Madman<\/em>\u00a0(1981)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u201cBark at the Moon,\u201d\u00a0<em>Bark at the Moon<\/em>\u00a0(1983)\u00a0\u2022 \u201cShot in the Dark,\u201d\u00a0<em>The Ultimate Sin\u00a0<\/em>(1986)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0<em>Tribute<\/em>\u00a0(1987)\u00a0\u2022 \u201cMiracle Man,\u201d\u00a0<em>No Rest for the Wicked<\/em>\u00a0(1988)\u00a0\u2022 \u201cMama, I\u2019m Coming Home,\u201d\u00a0<em>No More Tears<\/em>\u00a0(1991)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0<em>Down to Earth\u00a0<\/em>(2001)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0<em>Black Rain<\/em>\u00a0(2007)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0<em>Ordinary Man<\/em>\u00a0(2020)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0<em>Patient Number 9<\/em>\u00a0(2022)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominee:<\/strong>\u00a0Ozzy Osbourne<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PETER FRAMPTON<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Passionate songwriter, exceptional guitarist, and cultural touchstone, Peter Frampton is one of few musicians who can evoke an image of rock &amp; roll stardom with three simple words: \u201cFrampton Comes Alive!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While growing up in England, Frampton learned the music of American rockers like Buddy Holly and Gene Vincent, and at the age of 16 he joined the band the Herd as their lead guitarist and singer, showing his impressive musical skills while gaining notoriety for his good looks. Two years later, in 1969, Steve Marriott recruited Frampton to join the supergroup Humble Pie, in which he experimented with a blistering mix of blues and jazz guitar styles, achieving massive success in the U.K.<\/p>\n<p>Frampton left Humble Pie in 1971, ready to find his own musical path. His solo debut\u00a0<em>Wind of Change<\/em>\u00a0featured an impressive list of collaborators, including Ringo Starr and Billy Preston. In 1976, he recorded one of the greatest live albums of all time,\u00a0<em>Frampton Comes Alive!<\/em>\u00a0On this seminal album, Frampton is in dialogue with his audience, calling to them, taking them on an emotional ride with his pioneering guitar solos \u2013 highlighted by his masterful use of the talk box to create a human\/guitar hybrid sound \u2013 and making everyone feel part of the musical experience. Hook-filled songs like \u201cShow Me the Way,\u201d \u201cBaby, I Love Your Way,\u201d and \u201cDo You Feel Like We Do\u201d were showcased on the album, becoming enduring rock anthems and reaching the Top 15 on the\u00a0<em>Billboard\u00a0<\/em>Hot 100.<\/p>\n<p>Frampton continues to write and perform, and he has collaborated with rock &amp; roll\u2019s elite, including George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, John Entwistle, Donovan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, David Bowie, and Dolly Parton. Since publicly sharing his diagnosis of inclusion body myositis in 2019, he has been recognized as a symbol of hope and raising awareness about the degenerative muscle disease.\u00a0Today, Frampton continues to find new audiences who embrace him and the spell his music has cast over all of us since the 1970s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the Underworld\u201d (with The Herd) (1967) \u2022 \u201cI Don\u2019t Need No Doctor,\u201d\u00a0<em>Performance Rockin\u2019 the Fillmore<\/em>\u00a0(with Humble Pie) (1971) \u2022 \u201cWind of Change,\u201d \u201cAlright,\u201d\u00a0<em>Wind of Change<\/em>\u00a0(1971) \u2022 \u201cLines on My Face,\u201d\u00a0<em>Frampton\u2019s Camel<\/em>\u00a0(1973) \u2022 \u201cShow Me the Way,\u201d\u00a0<em>Frampton<\/em>\u00a0(1975) \u2022\u00a0<em>Frampton Comes Alive!<\/em>\u00a0(1976) \u2022\u00a0<em>I\u2019m in You<\/em>\u00a0(1977) \u2022 \u201cI Can\u2019t Stand It No More,\u201d\u00a0<em>Where I Should Be<\/em>\u00a0(1979) \u2022 \u201cLying,\u201d\u00a0<em>Premonition<\/em>\u00a0(1986) \u2022 \u201cBlowin\u2019 Smoke,\u201d\u00a0<em>Fingerprints<\/em>\u00a0(2006) \u2022 \u201cVaudeville Nana and the Banjoele\u201d (2010) \u2022 \u201cThe Thrill Is Gone,\u201d\u00a0<em>All Blues<\/em>\u00a0(2019)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominee:\u00a0<\/strong>Peter Frampton<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SADE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a career spanning four decades, Sade have blended jazz, soul, and R&amp;B to create a sound that\u2019s all their own \u2013 laid-back rhythms, elegant arrangements, melodic saxophone lines, and, of course, the smooth, sultry, mesmerizing vocals of their lead singer Sade Adu. As the musical landscape around them changed, Sade\u2019s music has endured \u2013 their songs of love, life, and loss resonate with listeners on a deeply personal level. Sade\u2019s six studio albums have sold over fifty million copies, earned countless critical accolades, and built an extremely loyal fanbase.<\/p>\n<p>Hailing from London, Sade have retained the same lineup since their formation in 1982 \u2013 Sade Adu, the Nigerian-born, Essex-raised singer-songwriter, along with keyboard player Andrew Hale, bass guitarist Paul Spencer Denman, and saxophonist Stuart Matthewman. Their debut album\u00a0<em>Diamond Life<\/em>\u00a0launched the band into the stratosphere, selling ten million copies and earning a Grammy for Best New Artist. The smooth romance of \u201cYour Love Is King\u201d and the soulful groove of \u201cSmooth Operator\u201d were intoxicatingly fresh, sounding like nothing else at the time. Their follow-up\u00a0<em>Promise<\/em>\u00a0displayed Adu\u2019s vocal range and emotional depth with the ultra-smooth \u201cThe Sweetest Taboo\u201d and the poetic \u201cIs It a Crime.\u201d Sade\u2019s albums found a home on Black radio, particularly the late-night Quiet Storm format alongside Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, and Anita Baker. Their subsequent albums forever cemented Sade in the lexicon of love.<\/p>\n<p>To their devoted fans, Sade\u2019s music remains the soundtrack of strength, intimacy, and self-discovery \u2013 particularly, Sade\u2019s tales of self-empowerment resonate strongly for women of color around the world. Sade\u00a0<a>are<\/a>\u00a0adored by contemporary artists \u2013 both Beyonc\u00e9 and Drake refer to Adu as their muse, and her influence is visible in the enigmatic aura of Lauryn Hill, the sensual vibes of Maxwell, and the vocal prowess of Adele. Adu is an icon with her blend of sophistication and simplicity, making the band\u2019s music instantly recognizable and timeless.\u00a0You know a Sade song when you hear it, but you don\u2019t just hear Sade, you feel Sade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour Love Is King,\u201d \u201cSmooth Operator,\u201d\u00a0<em>Diamond Life\u00a0<\/em>(1984) \u2022 \u201cThe Sweetest Taboo,\u201d \u201cIs It a Crime,\u201d\u00a0<em>Promise<\/em>\u00a0(1985) \u2022 \u201cLove Is Stronger Than Pride,\u201d \u201cParadise,\u201d\u00a0<em>Stronger Than Pride\u00a0<\/em>(1988) \u2022 \u201cNo Ordinary Love,\u201d\u00a0<em>Love Deluxe<\/em>\u00a0(1992) \u2022 \u201cBy Your Side,\u201d\u00a0<em>Lovers Rock<\/em>\u00a0(2000) \u2022 \u201cBabyfather,\u201d\u00a0<em>Soldier of Love\u00a0<\/em>(2010)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominees:\u00a0<\/strong>Sade Adu<strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>Paul Spencer Denman<strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>Andrew Hale<strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>Stuart Matthewman<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SIN\u00c9AD O\u2019CONNOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nothing compares 2 Sin\u00e9ad O\u2019Connor. The life and art of this Irish singer-songwriter and activist left an indelible mark on the soul of popular music. Musically, she combined stylistic elements from alternative rock, hip-hop, reggae, and electronic pop to punctuate and enhance her sociopolitical messages. With a distinctive multifaceted voice and a striking presence that challenged traditional views of femininity, O\u2019Connor was ahead of her time expressing her unrepentant rage and sorrow over then-taboo subjects like women\u2019s rights, organized religion, child abuse, and oppression.<\/p>\n<p>From the start, O\u2019Connor\u2019s songwriting, production, and performing prowess resulted in her Grammy-nominated debut album\u00a0<em>The Lion and the Cobra<\/em>\u00a0and spawned hits \u201cMandinka,\u201d \u201cTroy,\u201d and \u201cI Want Your (Hands on Me).\u201d O\u2019Connor\u2019s sophomore album\u00a0<em>I Do Not Want What I Haven\u2019t Got\u00a0<\/em>became her multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning masterpiece. The video for the Prince-penned \u201cNothing Compares 2 U\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0unforgettable for its simplicity and O\u2019Connor\u2019s breathtaking performance\u00a0\u2013 won multiple MTV Video Music Awards.<\/p>\n<p>The 1992 release of\u00a0<em>Am I Not Your Girl?<\/em>\u00a0was punctuated by O\u2019Connor\u2019s appearance on\u00a0<em>Saturday Night Live<\/em>, where she ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II to demand justice for children sexually abused at the hands of Catholic clergy. She was both condemned and celebrated for her protest. O\u2019Connor continued her musical exploration and bold activism for three more decades\u00a0while bravely and openly enduring physical and mental health issues, turbulent relationships, and personal tragedy.\u00a0Included in\u00a0<em>Time<\/em>\u00a0magazine\u2019s 2020 list of the most influential women of the past hundred years, O\u2019Connor was named a \u201cprescient messenger\u201d for calling out the Catholic Church nine years before their admission of guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Upon her untimely passing in 2023, O\u2019Connor was remembered as \u201cfierce,\u201d \u201cbrilliant,\u201d \u201chonest,\u201d \u201cvulnerable,\u201d \u201crebellious, and \u201cunapologetic\u201d by fans around the world and the generations of musicians she influenced and inspired, including Alanis Morissette, Massive Attack, Janelle Monae, and boygenius.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Selected discography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Lion and the Cobra<\/em>\u00a0(1987)\u00a0\u2022\u00a0<em>I Do Not Want What I Haven\u2019t Got<\/em>\u00a0(1990) \u2022 \u201cYou Made Me the Thief of Your Heart,\u201d\u00a0<em>In the Name of the Father<\/em>\u00a0soundtrack (1993) \u2022 \u201cFire on Babylon,\u201d\u00a0<em>Universal Mother<\/em>\u00a0(1994) \u2022 \u201cNo Man\u2019s Woman,\u201d\u00a0<em>Faith and Courage<\/em>\u00a0(2000) \u2022 \u201cDownpressor Man,\u201d\u00a0<em>Throw Down Your Arms\u00a0<\/em>(2005) \u2022 \u201cHow About I Be Me,\u201d\u00a0<em>I\u2019m Not Bossy, I\u2019m the Boss<\/em>\u00a0(2014) \u2022 \u201cTrouble of the World\u201d (2020)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominee:\u00a0<\/strong>Sin\u00e9ad O\u2019Connor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ROCK &amp; ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2024 INDUCTION\u00a0 THE 2024 CEREMONY RETURNS TO DISNEY+ AND ABC\u00a0 The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced today [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53083,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,41,20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music-news","category-features","category-reviews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=53082"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53082\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/53083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=53082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=53082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=53082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}