The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Foundation announced its 2023 Inductees. Rage Against The Machine, Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, George Michael are among the inductees. Iron Maiden and Soundgarden are once again snubbed, in spite of placing well in the well-meaning but counting for little in the final voting (1%). The Ceremony will be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Friday, November 3rd, and will return to Cleveland in 2024.Here are the winners:

Performer Category 

Kate Bush 

Sheryl Crow 

Missy Elliott 

George Michael 

Willie Nelson 

Rage Against the Machine 

The Spinners 

 

Musical Influence Award 

 

DJ Kool Herc 

Link Wray 

 

Musical Excellence Award 

 

Chaka Khan 

Al Kooper 

Bernie Taupin 

 

Ahmet Ertegun Award 

Don Cornelius 

 

The announcement was streamed on Apple Music 1 during a one-hour special with hosts Ebro Darden, Rebecca Judd, Matt Wilkinson, Brooke Reese, and Kelleigh Bannen with special guests Sheryl Crow and Bernie Taupin. 

 

“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.” 

 

Congratulations to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees! 

 

The Ceremony will be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Friday, November 3rd, and will return to Cleveland in 2024.