The inductees for the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2024 have been announced, although some fans aren’t happy about those who were snubbed.
The shortlist of nominees for the Hall Of Fame was shared back in February, when 15 acts were announced as being in the running for this year’s instalment. The list included Foreigner, Ozzy Osbourne, Jane’s Addiction, Dave Matthews Band, Mary J. Blige, Eric B. & Rakim, Kool & the Gang, Sade, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Sinead O’Connor, Peter Frampton, A Tribe Called Quest and Cher.
Last night (April 21), the inductees for the class of 2024 were shared on a Rock Hall-themed episode of American Idol, featuring KISS’ Gene Simmons as a special guest.
During the episode, it was confirmed that those joining the hall this year would be Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest.
It was also confirmed that Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, and Norman Whitfield will receive the Musical Excellence Award, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton will be honoured with the Musical Influence Award, and Motown legend Suzanne de Passe will be this year’s Ahmet Ertegun Award winner.
While many fans took to social media to celebrate the artists being inducted for 2024, others were left frustrated after huge names in the rock world, including ‘90s alt-rock icons Jane’s Addiction and Britpop legends Oasis, fell at the final hurdle.
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“I’m listening to Jane’s Addiction and Lenny Kravitz tonight. They’ve been screwed over by the RNR HOF,” wrote one user on X, who was left unhappy with the list of inductees.
“No Oasis huh? Kinda expected that,” another added. “The Americans never truly got Oasis, I doubt either Liam or Noel would’ve shown up as well, which would’ve hurt their (RnR HOF) fragile egos.”
A third showed their support for Oasis, writing: “Oasis is on another level than the RNR HOF,” while another user was left disgruntled at Mariah Carey being left off the list of inductees: “Mariah deserves it as much or more than those bands. Rock comes from blues music so pretty much anything outside of country is still rock music.”
Find out more fan responses below.
Dylan. I'm listening to Jane's Addiction and Lenny Kravitz tonight. They've been screwed over by the RNR HOF.
— Wes 💎 (@FallGuy37) April 22, 2024
No Oasis huh ? Kinda expected that… The Americans never truly got Oasis, I doubt either Liam or Noel would’ve shown up as well, which would’ve hurt their ( RnR HOF ) fragile egos. https://t.co/iC92nLnfJs
— MargotRobbieFan1 (@TheMargotFan) April 22, 2024
I wish Oasis got into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this class, but I am so happy that A Tribe Called Quest got in finally. They kick some serious ass! And this is coming from someone who doesn’t listen to/really like hip-hop/rap
— Conman31 (@ConnerMeengs) April 22, 2024
No oasis rock and roll hall of fame… are you kidding me
— kenzie (@knzdvs) April 22, 2024
Oasis is on another level than the RNR HOF.
— Brenda Reamer The House of Shine (@BrendaReam31483) March 1, 2024
Congrats to Jimmy Buffett, Foreigner, MC5 & Ozzy Osbourne.
Now do Anthrax, Billy Idol, Billy Squier, Dio, Iron Maiden, INXS, Jane’s Addiction, Megadeth, Motley Crue, Motörhead, Night Ranger, Phil Collins, Poison, Scorpions, Slayer, Stray Cats, Ted Nugent, Toto & Twisted Sister! https://t.co/u8kilUzVAJ
— Andy Rower (@Andy_Rower) April 22, 2024
But you Liam are still here. Oasis is better than anything that’s in that RnR hall of fame.
America owes oasis an award with on a silver platter. If America embraced oasis music Like they did the Beatles, America would’ve been a better place. 😎— Brenda Reamer The House of Shine (@BrendaReam31483) February 21, 2024
Nah Mariah deserves it as much or more than those bands. Rock comes from blues music so pretty much anything outside of country is still rock music.
— JB (@mhousej21) March 11, 2024
You know what? I'm not mad at this year's inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I know people are mad that Mariah Carey wasn't inducted (and she SO deserves to be in it), but the people who made it this year deserve it just as much.
— Agent Double O-Soul (@theultimate90) April 22, 2024
Mariah Carey not getting into the R&R Hall of Fame is just batshit. It's beyond just being rock music anymore, it's about musical impact and influence and Mariah Carey has more of that than just about any other. Fan or not, I'm tired of the Hall constantly ignoring credible acts
— Sarah (@MCdahling12) April 22, 2024
both mariah carey and sade not getting inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame this year is wild
— chris ᯓ★ (@stiiizabelle) April 22, 2024
Props to A Tribe Called Quest for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Was hoping Oasis would have gotten in also.
— Carlos (@Smooth_1_B) April 22, 2024
Artists become eligible for the Rock Hall 25 years after their first release. The voting body includes over 1,000 members of the music industry, and there is also an online fan ballot, which counts as one vote.
This year, the acts had a mixed response to being put forward. Cher, for instance, said earlier this year that the Hall “can go fuck itself”, while Liam Gallagher lashed out online, writing: “fuck the Rock n Roll hall of fame, its full of BUMBACLARTS.”
The latter also told fans not to “waste your time” by voting for Oasis as “it’s all a load of bollox”, and took issue with Mariah Carey being shortlisted, adding: “As much as I love Mariah Carey… do me a favour and fuck off,” he said. “It’s like putting me in the rap hall of fame.”
Kravitz took a more relaxed approach, telling Stereogum “I’d rather get in than not,” and Jane’s Addiction simply took to social media asking fans to vote.
Foreigner had much more of a strong backing though, with Mick Jones’ stepson Mark Ronson launching a campaign after the nomination. With his push, Ronson recruited Rock Hall members Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Slash and more to encourage fans to vote for the rock veterans.
“Rock ‘n’ roll is an ever-evolving amalgam of sounds that impacts culture and moves generations,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation of the inductees for 2024 (via AP News). “This diverse group of inductees each broke down musical barriers and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps.”
Four of the eight nominees – Cher, Foreigner, Frampton and Kool & the Gang – were included on the ballot for the first time. The ceremony will take place on October 19 at Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse and air live on Disney+.