Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow and Rage Against the Machine are Rock & Roll Hall of Famers
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Let the debate begin.
The annual rite of spring has arrived − the announcement of the latest class of inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
For some fans this latest class will bring a sigh of relief that their favorite band or performer − like George Michael or Rage Against the Machine − is finally getting the honor they deserve.
For others − like diehard fans of Akron's DEVO − it will be just another snub.
And it means fans of relatively new groups − like the Black Keys − are a year closer to be considered for the rock hall.
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A band or artist is eligible for induction 25 years after their first commercial release.
Who is in the 2023 class of inductees into the Rock Hall?
Four of seven inductees in the 2023 class into the Hall of Fame were on the ballot for the first time, includingSheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael and Willie Nelson. This was the first year of eligibilityfor Missy Elliott.
The 2023 Hall of Fame class includes:
Kate Bush, a British singer whose hit "Running up that Hill" was featured recently in "Stranger Things" on Netflix.
Sheryl Crow, Grammy winning singer, known for her 1990s rock, pop, country, folk, blues, and collaborations with singer-songwriters.
Missy Elliott, Grammy winning songwriter, producer, label executive and video trendsetter.
George Michael, the late British solo pop performer and one of the founders of the group Wham.
Willie Nelson, who recently turned 90, is a country singer who mixed a variety of genres including rock & roll in his music.
Rage Against the Machine, the band mixed hip-hop, punk, metal, funk, and rock in its music that challenged authority.
The Spinners, an R&B vocal that traces its origins to Motown with a string of hits over the years including "Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me, Girl."
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The 2023 Musical Influence Award winners recognizing those artists whose music and performance style have influenced, inspired, and evolved rock & roll and music impacting youth culture are DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray.
The Hall's 2023 Musical Excellence Award recipients whose originality and influence creating music have had a dramatic impact on music include Chaka Khan, Al Kooper and Bernie Taupin.
The 2023 Ahmet Ertegun Award recipient for an industry professional who has made an impact on rock & roll and music is Don Cornelius, creator and producer of Soul Train.
“This year’s incredible group of inductees reflects the diverse artists and sounds that define rock & roll,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, in a statement. “We are honored that this November’s Induction Ceremony in New York will coincide with two milestones in music culture; the 90th birthday of Willie Nelson and the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop.”
The final selection was made by a vote of some 1,000 artists, historians and music industry executives. Fans were also able to cast a ballot with George Michael landing the most with some one million votes.
Those artists nominated but missing the cut this year included Iron Maiden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
The 38th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be Nov. 3 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Who is in the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of fame class? Here's the list
