Music legends Dionne Warwick and Mary J. Blige will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2024 class, the organisation announced.
Warwick, the renowned pop and soul singer, will receive the Musical Excellence Award for her “originality and influence” in creating music that “dramatically impacted” the industry.
Blige, known as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” joins the elite group as a performer inductee for her groundbreaking blend of hip-hop and soul that paved the way for future artists.
The induction ceremony will be held on October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio and streamed live on Disney+.
It will air later on ABC and be available the next day on Hulu.
“I’m beyond grateful!!! This is incredible!!! God always has the final say!!!! Thank you to my fans all over the world!!!! Tears of Joy!!!!,” Blige wrote on Instagram upon hearing the news.
Blige is part of an eclectic 2024 performer class including Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest.
“Rock & Roll is an ever-evolving amalgam of sounds that impacts culture and moves generations,” said Rock Hall Chairman John Sykes. “This diverse group of inductees each broke down musical barriers and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps.”
Other inductees this year include Jimmy Buffett, MC5 and Norman Whitfield for Musical Excellence and British blues legends Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton for Musical Influence. Legendary Motown producer Suzanne de Passe will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Details on tickets for the 2024 ceremony will be announced at a later date.
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Performer Category:
Mary J. Blige
Cher
Dave Matthews Band
Foreigner
Peter Frampton
Kool & The Gang
Ozzy Osbourne
A Tribe Called Quest
Musical Influence Award:
Alexis Korner
John Mayall
Big Mama Thornton
Musical Excellence Award:
Jimmy Buffett
MC5
Dionne Warwick
Norman Whitfield
Ahmet Ertegun Award:
Suzanne de Passe
