Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees
The 2024 inductees were revealed on Monday, April 22, during a national broadcast of American Idol. The formal induction ceremony is scheduled for November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Announcement and Ceremony Details
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the artists and contributors to be inducted in 2024. The list was revealed on the evening of April 22. The formal induction ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 14, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Eligibility and Selection Process
To be eligible for nomination, an artist or group must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. The final list of inductees is determined by a vote of more than 1,200 artists, historians, and members of the music industry.
2024 Inductees by Category
Performer Category
The following eight artists and groups were selected for induction in the Performer category:
- Phil Collins (previously inducted as a member of Genesis)
- Iron Maiden
- Billy Idol
- Oasis
- Sade
- Joy Division/New Order (inducted as a single combined entity)
- Wu-Tang Clan (first-time nominee)
- Luther Vandross (first-time nominee; posthumous induction)
Award for Early Influence
This category honors performers who have significantly influenced the development of rock & roll.
- Queen Latifah
- Celia Cruz
- Fela Kuti
- MC Lyte
- Gram Parsons
Award for Musical Excellence
This category honors musicians, songwriters, and producers for their contributions.
- Linda Creed (songwriter)
- Arif Mardin (producer)
- Jimmy Miller (producer)
- Rick Rubin (producer)
Ahmet Ertegun Award (Non-Performer)
This award honors non-performing industry professionals.
- Ed Sullivan (television host; posthumous award)
Notable Nominees Not Selected
The following artists, who were on the 2024 ballot, were not selected for induction this year:
- Mariah Carey
- Lauryn Hill
- INXS
- Melissa Etheridge
- Jeff Buckley
- Pink
- New Edition
- Shakira
Additional Context on Select Inductees
- Phil Collins, inducted as a solo artist, was previously inducted in 2010 as a member of Genesis.
- Luther Vandross, who died in 2005, was a first-time nominee.
- The bands Joy Division and New Order, which share several members, are being inducted as a single entity.
- The Wu-Tang Clan, whose debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was released in 1993, were also first-time nominees.