The 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place Friday, November 3rd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York where they announced the 2023 Inductees in the following categories:
Performer Category : artists who have created music whose originality, impact, and influence has changed the course of rock & roll
- Kate Bush
- Sheryl Crow
- Missy Elliott
- George Michael
- Willie Nelson
- Rage Against the Machine
- The Spinners
Musical Influence Award : artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired, and evolved rock & roll and music impacting youth culture
Musical Excellence Award : given to artists, musicians, songwriters and producers whose originality and influence creating music have had a dramatic impact on music
Ahmet Ertegun Award : non-performing industry professionals who have had a major influence on the creative development and growth of rock & roll and music that has impacted youth culture
“This year’s incredible group of Inductees reflects the diverse artists and sounds that define rock & roll,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “We are honored that this November’s Induction Ceremony in New York will coincide with two milestones in music culture; the 90th birthday of Willie Nelson and the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop.”
To be eligible, artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to Induction. Four of seven Inductees in the Performer category were on the ballot for the first time, including Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, and Willie Nelson. This was the first year of eligibility for Missy Elliott.
38th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
