


Avant is the quintessential impresario, with an uncanny ability to connect people, open doors, and provide opportunities to countless musicians, actors, and politicians. He’s served a variety of roles during his illustrious career, including manager, label owner, concert organizer, event producer, political fundraiser, and mentor. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Inductee BiosĬlarence Avant, the Godfather of Black Music, is cool, savvy, confident, and fearless – someone who makes the impossible possible. Experience us live or online – Visit or follow the Rock Hall on Facebook Twitter Instagram and YouTube ( /rockhall ). Join the millions who love it as much as you do. We share stories of the people, events and songs that shape our world through digital content, innovative exhibits, live music, and engaging programs. Our mission is clear: To engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock & roll. Press can access hi-resolution images, bios for Inductees and submit Media Credential Applications at /press-room. The Museum is open daily with advance tickets required at. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2021 Inductee exhibit celebrating this year’s class opens at the Museum in Cleveland on July 1.

Select Rock Hall donors and members get exclusive Induction ticket opportunities. Tickets go on sale to the public and members in July. The Inductees were announced on Rock Hall’s social channels and live on SiriusXM’s Volume channel and the morning show “Feedback,” hosted by Nik Carter and Lori Majewski, featuring special guest, Joel Peresman, CEO, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Three out of the top five on the “Fans’ Ballot” are being Inducted, including Tina Turner (winning the fan vote), The Go-Go’s, and Foo Fighters. Factors such as an artist’s musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation and superiority in style and technique are taken into consideration. īallots were sent to an international voting body of more than 1,200 artists, including current living Inductees, historians and members of the music industry. To learn more about past recipients, click here. Early Influence Award : given to a performing artist or group whose music and performance style have directly influenced and helped inspire and evolve rock & roll and music that has impacted youth culture.Musical Excellence Award : given to artists, musicians, songwriters and producers whose originality and influence creating music have had a dramatic impact on music.Ahmet Ertegun Award : g iven to non performing industry professionals who, through their dedicated belief and support of artists and their music have had a major influence on the creative development and growth of rock & roll and music that has impacted youth culture.Performers: h onoring bands and solo artists who, in their careers, have created music whose originality, impact and influence has changed the course of rock & roll.The Induction categories and criteria for selection: The Induction Ceremony will air at a later date on HBO and stream on HBO Max. ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio with a radio simulcast on SiriusXM’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Radio channel 310. The 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, Octoat 8 p.m. Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) will become a two-time Inductee having previously been Inducted with Nirvana in 2014. The Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, and JAY-Z were on the ballot for the first time. Two-time Inductees include Carole King, previously inducted with Gerry Goffin in 1990, and Tina Turner, previously inducted with Ike and Tina Turner in 1991. To be eligible, artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to induction. “It will make for an unforgettable live celebration of music in October at this year’s Induction Ceremony in Cleveland.”

“This diverse class of talented Inductees reflects the Rock Hall’s ongoing commitment to honor artists whose music created the sound of youth culture”, said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reveals its 2021 Inductees, celebrating the most diverse list of Inductees in the history of the organization. 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to take place October 30 in Cleveland, Ohio Tickets on sale in July
