10 Iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction No-Shows
In the over three decades history of Rock Hall induction ceremonies, there have been a number of no-shows by inductees. Some of them were due to health or other personal reasons. Others? Not so much.
In the nearly four decades history of Rock Hall induction ceremonies, there have been a number of no-shows by inductees. Some of them were due to health or other personal reasons. Others? Not so much.
Here are ten examples of no-shows in the history of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
But First, What To Expect From The 2024 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
There will be very few no-shows at the 2024 Rock Hall induction ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. As previously reported, the 2024 ceremony will live stream on Disney+. An edited special will air on ABC at a later date, which will be available on Hulu the next day.
This year features a diverse slate of performers being inducted. They include Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest. Other artists being honored with the Musical Excellence Award and the Musical Influence Award include Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, Norman Whitfield, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton.
So far, the breakdown of presenters and additional performers is proving that the 2024 induction ceremony is setting itself up to be a banner year. Here's a breakdown of the guest lineup:
- Ozzy Osbourne will be honored with an all-star tribute that includes Billy Idol, Jelly Roll, Chad Smith, Wolfgang Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Maynard James Keenan, Robert Trujillo, Steve Stevens and Andrew Watt. Jack Black will be doing the honors of inducting Ozzy at the Rock Hall ceremony.
- Julia Roberts will be doing the honors of inducting Dave Matthews Band. The Academy Award-winning actress starred in the band's music video for "Dreamgirl."
- Foreigner will be honored by an all-star tribute band featuring Slash, Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith and Demi Lovato. (Foreigner is also set to perform).
- Jimmy Buffett will also receive the all-star tribute with a performance by James Taylor, Kenny Chesney and Mac McAnally.
- Inductee Peter Frampton will be inducted by Keith Urban and Roger Daltrey. (Frampton has been confirmed to perform.)
- Chuck D will do the honors of inducting Kool & the Gang.
- Inductee Mary J. Blige will be performing at the ceremony. Honoring Blige and helping induct her into the Rock Hall are Method Man, Dr. Dre, Ella Mai and Lucky Daye.
- Busta Rhymes will be performing at the Rock Hall ceremony in honor of inductees A Tribe Called Quest.
The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia
Daniel Boczarski/Getty ImagesIke & Tina Turner
Len Trievnor/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesAmerican musician Ike Turner (1931 - 2007) and his wife, singer, dancer, and actress Tina Turner at London Airport on their way to Los Angeles, London, 11th March 1969. (Photo by Len Trievnor/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Grace Slick
McCarthy/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesAmerican singer/songwriter Grace Slick of psychedelic rock group Jefferson Airplane, July 1970. (Photo by McCarthy/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Paul McCartney
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesINDIO, CA - OCTOBER 15: Musician Paul McCartney performs during Desert Trip at the Empire Polo Field on October 15, 2016 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Three out of Five Members of Van Halen
Peter Kramer/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - MARCH 12: Honorees Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar of Van Halen pose in the press room at the 22nd annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel March 12, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
Roger Waters
Jemal Countess/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 06: Roger Waters performs at the 7th annual "Stand Up For Heroes" event at Madison Square Garden on November 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Sex Pistols
Graham Wood/Evening Standard/Getty Images8th December 1976: Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols performing. (Photo by Graham Wood/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
Lisa Maree Williams/Getty ImagesSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Singer Rod Stewart performs on stage at the Acer Arena on February 26, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)
Axl Rose
Robert Cianflone/Getty ImagesSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses performs following the V8 Supercar Grand Finale at ANZ Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
David Bowie
Bryan Bedder/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - JUNE 05: Musician David Bowie speaks onstage while accepting the Webby Lifetime Achievement award at the 11th Annual Webby Awards at Chipriani Wall Street on June 5, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
