This year’s ceremony was held for the first time at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the 20,000-seat home of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and a venue familiar to Jay-Z and Foo Fighters, who have played shows in the arena before. King then introduced Jennifer Hudson, who performed a stunning, rafter-shaking performance of “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” before Ms. May she rest in power, Miss Aretha Franklin.” “They also stand on the shoulders of the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Swift “for carrying the torch forward.” She noted other female singers and songwriters have said they stand on her shoulders. Swift said, saying her parents taught her several important lessons as a child with one of the most important being “that Carole King is the greatest songwriter of all time.” “I can’t remember a time when I didn’t know Carole King’s music,” Ms. King’s best known songs, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” which appeared on “Tapestry” her seminal 1971 album - a soundtrack for a generation. Superstar Taylor Swift opened the show with one of Ms.
Turner did with Bryan Adams before Mickey Guyton took on her most iconic song, “What’s Love Got To Do With It.” Then Christina Aguilera belted out “River Deep, Mountain High.” Turner said in a video message, “I must have done something right.” “If they’re still giving me awards at 81,” Ms. Turner, who found her greatest success when she left abusive husband Ike Turner, lives in Switzerland and did not attend the ceremony. LL Cool J then did a medley of his hits, including “Rock The Bells” accompanied by a bearded Eminem before he was joined by J-Lo for “All I Have.” LL Cool J wrapped up his blistering set with one of his biggest hits, “Mama Said Knock You Out.” “Ladies love? Living large? Licking lips? I’m here because I think it stands for living legend.” “What does LL really stand for?” asked rapper/producer Dr. With New York street style and swagger, LL Cool J remains a relevant artist more than 40 years after he first spit lyrics. One of rap’s first superstars was joined on stage by Eminem and Jennifer Lopez for a powerful career-spanning performance. Rapper LL Cool J was enshrined for musical excellence, along with keyboardist Billy Preston and guitarist Randy Rhoads.Įlectronic pioneers Kraftwerk, singer-poet Gil Scott-Heron and Delta blues legend Charley Patton were inducted as early influencers and Sussex Records founder Clarence Avant received the Ahmet Ertegun Award.Ĭool J recruited some of his heavyweight musical friends to usher him into rock immortality. McCartney closed the show with the Beatles’ “Get Back.” Initially, the band was little more than a side project for front man Dave Grohl, who was previously inducted as Nirvana’s drummer.įoo Fighters and Mr. Paul McCartney welcomed Foo Fighters, who have carried the mantle as one of rock’s top arena acts. “He embodies what the potential of our lives can be and what success can be.” 1 albums.įollowing a video introduction that included former President Obama, David Letterman, Jay-Z was inducted by comedian Dave Chappelle, who praised him for being an inspiration.
His catalogue includes songs like “Hard Knock Life,” “99 Problems” and “Empire State of Mind” as well as 14 No. Once a drug dealer on the tough streets of Brooklyn, New York, Jay-Z rose through the rap world with hard, straight-forward songs that often portrayed the struggles of Black people in America. 30 as part of an eclectic 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class that included the Foo Fighters, Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Gos and Todd Rundgren. The self-proclaimed “greatest rapper alive” was inducted Oct. CLEVELAND - Jay-Z has added another title to a résumé that includes rapper, songwriter, Grammy winner, billionaire business mogul and global icon - Hall of Famer.
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