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The next inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are set to be unveiled live during an episode of American Idol on Sunday, April 27.
Host Ryan Seacrest will announce the new honored artists while James Taylor will take on the role of guest mentor. This themed episode will highlight the season’s top 14 contestants, who will perform songs linked to prior Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
The nominees for the Class of 2024, revealed back in February, feature a diverse group of artists including Mariah Carey, Phish, Outkast, Oasis, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, Joy Division/New Order, Soundgarden, the White Stripes, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, and Maná.
To be considered for induction this year, each nominee needed to have released their first single or album in 2000 or earlier. Notably, eight of the 14 nominees are appearing on the ballot for the first time, despite being eligible in previous years. Among them, Chubby Checker holds the record for the longest eligibility at 41 years. For others, like Soundgarden, this marks their third nomination, while Oasis, Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper, White Stripes, and Joy Division/New Order are on their second nomination.
The annual induction ceremony is scheduled to be held in Los Angeles in the fall, although the specific date remains undisclosed; historically, it takes place in October or November.
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The pairing of American Idol with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is met with varying reactions, including from Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher. He recently expressed his disdain for the institution, stating, “RNR hall of fame is for WANKERS.” In an interview with The Sunday Times, Gallagher critiqued the Rock Hall’s representation of rock music.
He further remarked, “As much as I love Mariah Carey and all that, I want to say: do me a favor and fuck off. It’s like putting me in the rap hall of fame, and I don’t want to be part of anything that mentally disturbed. Besides, I’ve done more for rock n’ roll than half of them clowns on that board, so it’s all a load of bollocks.” Gallagher’s comments highlight a broader tension within the music industry regarding the criteria for recognition in such prestigious institutions.
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