“Each of these inductees created their own sound and attitude that had a profound impact on culture and helped to change the course of Rock & Roll forever,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, in a press release. “Their music gave a voice to generations and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps.”
To be eligible for nomination, artists have to be at least 25 years out from the release of their first commercial recording. Inductees are awarded through four categories: performers whose music and cultural impact has changed the course of rock and roll, influential musicians whose innovative styles have propelled cultural change, a “musical excellence” award designated for writers, producers and session musicians who’ve played a key role behind the scenes of some of rock’s most important songs and the Ahmet Ertegun award honoring industry professionals who are not performers but have made a sizeable impact on the business of music.
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