Mary J. Blige, JAY- Z and Tina Turner.Photo: getty images (3)Now that’s a stacked list of nominees!On Wednesday, theRock and Roll Hall of Fameannounced its 2021 list of nominees, with the likes of timeless class acts includingCarole King,Mary J. Blige,Tina Turner,JAY-Z,LL Cool J,Chaka Khan,Dionne Warwickand the late Nigerian star Fela Kuti among those who may be inducted into the class of 2021 to be announced this May.Others on the list include Kate Bush, Devo, Todd Rundgren, theFoo Fighters,The Go-Go’s,Iron Maiden, theNew York DollsandRage Against the Machine.“This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates” said John Sykes, the chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in a press release. “These Nominees have left an indelible impact on the sonic landscape of the world and influenced countless artists that have followed them.“Music lovers can cast their votes for their favorite stars beginning Wednesday through April 30, on theRock Halls website. Meanwhile, Ohio music fans can also vote in-person at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum.The ceremony is set to be held this fall in Cleveland.getty images (3)In order for musicians to be eligible to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they must have released their first studio recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.If elected, King and Turner will become the second and third female artists inducted twice. If the Foo Fighters are inducted, Dave Grohl will also become a twice-inducted performer.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday. Get a taste of the podcast below.Seven out of the 16 artists nominated this year are first-timers, including Kuti, Warwick, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, JAY-Z and King (as a performer).Last year’s ceremony was rescheduled as a virtual event to help prevent the spread ofCOVID-19. In 2020, fan-favorite hitmakers includingWhitney Houston, theNotorious B.I.Gand theDoobie Brotherswere inducted. The lateEddie Van Halenwas alsoremembered in a tribute.
Mary J. Blige, JAY- Z and Tina Turner.Photo: getty images (3)
Now that’s a stacked list of nominees!On Wednesday, theRock and Roll Hall of Fameannounced its 2021 list of nominees, with the likes of timeless class acts includingCarole King,Mary J. Blige,Tina Turner,JAY-Z,LL Cool J,Chaka Khan,Dionne Warwickand the late Nigerian star Fela Kuti among those who may be inducted into the class of 2021 to be announced this May.Others on the list include Kate Bush, Devo, Todd Rundgren, theFoo Fighters,The Go-Go’s,Iron Maiden, theNew York DollsandRage Against the Machine.“This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates” said John Sykes, the chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in a press release. “These Nominees have left an indelible impact on the sonic landscape of the world and influenced countless artists that have followed them.“Music lovers can cast their votes for their favorite stars beginning Wednesday through April 30, on theRock Halls website. Meanwhile, Ohio music fans can also vote in-person at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum.The ceremony is set to be held this fall in Cleveland.getty images (3)In order for musicians to be eligible to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they must have released their first studio recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.If elected, King and Turner will become the second and third female artists inducted twice. If the Foo Fighters are inducted, Dave Grohl will also become a twice-inducted performer.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday. Get a taste of the podcast below.Seven out of the 16 artists nominated this year are first-timers, including Kuti, Warwick, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, JAY-Z and King (as a performer).Last year’s ceremony was rescheduled as a virtual event to help prevent the spread ofCOVID-19. In 2020, fan-favorite hitmakers includingWhitney Houston, theNotorious B.I.Gand theDoobie Brotherswere inducted. The lateEddie Van Halenwas alsoremembered in a tribute.
Now that’s a stacked list of nominees!
On Wednesday, theRock and Roll Hall of Fameannounced its 2021 list of nominees, with the likes of timeless class acts includingCarole King,Mary J. Blige,Tina Turner,JAY-Z,LL Cool J,Chaka Khan,Dionne Warwickand the late Nigerian star Fela Kuti among those who may be inducted into the class of 2021 to be announced this May.
Others on the list include Kate Bush, Devo, Todd Rundgren, theFoo Fighters,The Go-Go’s,Iron Maiden, theNew York DollsandRage Against the Machine.
“This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates” said John Sykes, the chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in a press release. “These Nominees have left an indelible impact on the sonic landscape of the world and influenced countless artists that have followed them.”
Music lovers can cast their votes for their favorite stars beginning Wednesday through April 30, on theRock Halls website. Meanwhile, Ohio music fans can also vote in-person at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum.
The ceremony is set to be held this fall in Cleveland.
getty images (3)
In order for musicians to be eligible to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they must have released their first studio recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.
If elected, King and Turner will become the second and third female artists inducted twice. If the Foo Fighters are inducted, Dave Grohl will also become a twice-inducted performer.
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday. Get a taste of the podcast below.
Seven out of the 16 artists nominated this year are first-timers, including Kuti, Warwick, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, JAY-Z and King (as a performer).
Last year’s ceremony was rescheduled as a virtual event to help prevent the spread ofCOVID-19. In 2020, fan-favorite hitmakers includingWhitney Houston, theNotorious B.I.Gand theDoobie Brotherswere inducted. The lateEddie Van Halenwas alsoremembered in a tribute.
source: people.com
