Six legends, three hours, one stage—where rock history actually shows up.
The 28th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors: Rush, Albert King, Heart, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Lou Adler and Quincy Jones. Special guests are set to include John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr., who will perform for King; Don Henley, who will induct Newman; Jennifer Hudson, who will perform in honor of Summer; Kelly Rowland, Tom Petty, and Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters, who will induct Rush. The star-studded event will also feature appearances by Tom Morello, Usher, Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains, Spike Lee, Harry Belafonte, Carole King, Chris Cornell, Cheech & Chong, Jackson Browne and John Fogerty.
Practical Effects
Rush's first-ever Hall performance after 14-year snub
Acting
Dave Grohl's unhinged, loving Rush induction speech
Score
Jennifer Hudson's disco resurrection of Donna Summer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This marked the first time Rush ever performed at the Hall, despite being eligible since 1998—their 2013 induction ended one of rock's most debated snubs.
Public Enemy's induction signaled hip-hop's institutional legitimacy; Spike Lee's presence underscored the political weight of their recognition.
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