List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, established in 1983 and located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, is dedicated to recording the history of some of the best-known and most influential musicians, bands, producers, and others that have in some major way influenced the music industry, particularly in the area of rock and roll.[1] Originally, there were four categories of induction: performers, non-performers, early influences, and lifetime achievement. In 2000, sidemen was introduced as a category, which has since been altered to musical excellence.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The only category that has seen new inductees every single year is the performers category. Artists become eligible for induction in that category 25 years after the release of their first record.[2] In order to be inducted, an artist must be nominated by a committee that selects a number of candidates. Ballots are then sent to more than 1,000 "rock experts" who evaluate the candidates and vote on who should be inducted. The performers that receive the highest number of votes are inducted. This number varies; for example, seven were inducted in 2019. Starting in 2012, fans could vote on a fan ballot with an equal weight to the other ballots.[2] New inductees are honored at an annual ceremony held at the Hall of Fame in Cleveland every even-numbered year and either New York City or Los Angeles every odd-numbered year.[3]

The three other categories are selected by committees instead of the annual ballot.[4] In 2025, Rock Hall chairman John Sykes said, "No matter what category you're in, Performer or those other three, it's the same size plaque on the wall right next to Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, and the Beatles. It's not a secondary award. It's equal to getting in as a performer."[4]

Inductees

Performers

The performers category is meant for recording artists and bands that have "influence and significance to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll".[2]

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Year Image Name[5] Inducted members Prior nominations[6][7] Induction presenter[8]
1986 Publicity photo of Chuck Berry. Chuck Berry Inaugural class Keith Richards[N2]
James Brown performing in Hamburg, Germany, February 1973 James Brown Steve Winwood[N2]
Photo of Ray Charles in one of his classic poses at the piano. Ray Charles Quincy Jones[N2]
Sam Cooke Herb Alpert[N2]
Fats Domino in Amsterdam 1962 Fats Domino Billy Joel[N2]
Phil (left) and Don (right) Everly in 1958 The Everly Brothers Don Everly and Phil Everly.[9] Neil Young[N2]
Buddy Holly in 1957 Buddy Holly[10] John Fogerty[N2]
Lewis performing in the 1950s Jerry Lee Lewis Hank Williams Jr.
Little Richard in 1967 Little Richard[11] Roberta Flack
Presley in a publicity photograph for the 1957 film Jailhouse Rock Elvis Presley[12] Julian and Sean Lennon
1987 The Coasters Carl Gardner, Cornell Gunter, Billy Guy, and Will "Dub" Jones.[13] 1 (1986) Lester Sill
Eddie Cochran Mick Jones[N2]
Publicity portrait of American blues musician Bo Diddley, 1957, sitting with his "Twang Machine", a unique square electric guitar built for him by Gretsch. Bo Diddley ZZ Top[N2]
Publicity photo of Aretha Franklin from Billboard, 17 February 1968 Aretha Franklin First nomination Keith Richards[N2]
Gaye in 1973 Marvin Gaye 1 (1986) Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson
Haley in 1974 Bill Haley 1 (1986) Chuck Berry[N3]
B. B. King 1 (1986) Sting[N2]
Clyde McPhatter Ben E. King[N2]
Ricky Nelson John Fogerty[N2]
Orbison in 1965 Roy Orbison Bruce Springsteen[N2]
Perkins in 1977 Carl Perkins First nomination Sam Phillips[N3]
Smokey Robinson 1 (1986) Daryl Hall[N2] and John Oates[N2]
Big Joe Turner Doc Pomus[N2]
Muddy Waters Paul Butterfield[N2]
Jackie Wilson Peter Wolf
1988 The Beach Boys Al Jardine, Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, and Dennis Wilson.[14] First nomination; First year of eligibility Elton John[N2]
The Beatles in 1967 The Beatles George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr.[15] Mick Jagger[N2]
The Drifters Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis, Clyde McPhatter, Johnny Moore, Bill Pinkney, Charlie Thomas, and Gerhart Thrasher.[16] 1 (1986) Billy Joel[N2]
Dylan performing live onstage at Mini Estadi in Barcelona in 1984 Bob Dylan First nomination; First year of eligibility Bruce Springsteen[N2]
The Supremes Florence Ballard, Diana Ross, and Mary Wilson.[17] 1 (1987) Little Richard[N3]
1989 Dion performing in New York Dion 3 (1986, 1987, 1988) Lou Reed[N2]
Otis Redding in January 1967 Otis Redding First nomination Little Richard[N3]
The Rolling Stones in 1965. From left: Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts. The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Ian Stewart, Mick Taylor, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, and Bill Wyman.[18] First nomination; First year of eligibility Pete Townshend[N2]
The Temptations Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, and Dennis Edwards.[19] First nomination Daryl Hall[N2] and John Oates[N2]
Wonder in a recording studio, 1973 Stevie Wonder Paul Simon[N2]
1990 Hank Ballard Hank Ballard 4 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989) Boz Scaggs
Bobby Darin Paul Anka
The Four Seasons Tom DeVito, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi, and Frankie Valli.[20] 2 (1988, 1989) Bob Crewe
The Four Tops Renaldo "Obie" Benson, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Lawrence Payton, and Levi Stubbs.[21] 1 (1989) Stevie Wonder[N3]
left to right: Pete Quaife, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, Mick Avory. The Kinks Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, and Pete Quaife.[22] First nomination; First year of eligibility Graham Nash[N2]
The Platters David Lynch, Herb Reed, Paul Robi, Zola Taylor, and Tony Williams.[23] 2 (1988, 1989) Phil Spector[N3]
Paul Simon (right) and Art Garfunkel performing in Dublin, 1982 Simon & Garfunkel Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.[24] First nomination; First year of eligibility James Taylor[N2]
The Who in 1965 The Who Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, and Pete Townshend.[25] U2[N2]
1991 Baker in 1956 LaVern Baker 5 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990) Chaka Khan[N2]
The Byrds in 1965 The Byrds Gene Clark, Michael Clarke, David Crosby, Chris Hillman, and Roger McGuinn.[26] First nomination; First year of eligibility Don Henley[N2]
John Lee Hooker First nomination Bonnie Raitt[N2]
The Impressions in 1964 The Impressions Curtis Mayfield, Sam Gooden, Fred Cash, Arthur Brooks, Richard Brooks, and Jerry Butler.[27] 2 (1989, 1990) Tracy Chapman
Wilson Pickett[28] Bobby Brown
Jimmy Reed 5 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990) ZZ Top[N2]
Ike & Tina Turner Ike Turner and Tina Turner.[29] 2 (1989, 1990) Phil Spector[N3]
1992 Bobby Bland at the Long Beach Blues Festival, 1996 Bobby "Blue" Bland 5 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991) B.B. King[N3]
Booker T. & the M.G.'s Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Al Jackson Jr., and Lewie Steinberg.[30] 2 (1988, 1989) Jim Stewart[N2]
Cash in 1969 Johnny Cash 2 (1990, 1991) Lyle Lovett
The Isley Brothers Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'Kelly Isley Jr., Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, and Chris Jasper.[31] First nomination Little Richard[N3]
The Jimi Hendrix Experience Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, and Noel Redding.[32] First nomination; First year of eligibility Neil Young[N2]
Sam & Dave Sam Moore and Dave Prater.[33] Billy Joel[N2]
The Yardbirds Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Jimmy Page, Keith Relf, and Paul Samwell-Smith.[34] 2 (1990, 1991) The Edge[N2]
1993 Ruth Brown in 1955 Ruth Brown 5 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990) Bonnie Raitt[N2]
Cream in 1967. From left to right: Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric Clapton. Cream Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric Clapton.[35] 1 (1992) ZZ Top[N2]
Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1968. From left to right: Tom Fogerty, Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, and John Fogerty. Creedence Clearwater Revival Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, John Fogerty, and Tom Fogerty.[36] First nomination; First year of eligibility Bruce Springsteen[N2]
Promotional photo of the Doors in late 1966 (l–r: John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, and Jim Morrison) The Doors John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, and Jim Morrison.[37] Eddie Vedder[N2]
Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers Herman Santiago, Jimmy Merchant, Sherman Garnes, Frankie Lymon, and Joe Negroni.[38] 7 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992) Boyz II Men
Etta James in Deauville, France, July 1990 Etta James 1 (1992) k.d. lang
Van Morrison First nomination; First year of eligibility Robbie Robertson[N2]
Sly and the Family Stone Gregg Errico, Larry Graham, Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson, Freddie Stone, Rosie Stone, and Sly Stone.[39] George Clinton[N2]
1994 The Animals Eric Burdon, Chas Chandler, Alan Price, John Steel, and Hilton Valentine.[40] 2 (1990, 1993) Dave Pirner
The Band in 1969. Left to right: Manuel, Hudson, Helm, Robertson, and Danko. The Band Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, and Robbie Robertson.[41] First nomination; First year of eligibility Eric Clapton[N3]
Duane Eddy 7 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992) Mick Jones[N2]
The Grateful Dead in 1970, from a promotional photo shoot. Left to right: Bill Kreutzmann, Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh. The Grateful Dead Tom Constanten, Jerry Garcia, Donna Jean Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, Mickey Hart, Robert Hunter, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Ron McKernan, Brent Mydland, Bob Weir, and Vince Welnick.[42] 1 (1993) Bruce Hornsby
Elton John First nomination; First year of eligibility Axl Rose[N2]
John Lennon Paul McCartney[N3]
Marley performing in 1980 Bob Marley 1 (1990) Bono[N2]
Rod Stewart 1 (1993) Jeff Beck[N3]
1995 The Allman Brothers Band Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Jai Johanny Johanson, Berry Oakley, and Butch Trucks.[43] First nomination; First year of eligibility Willie Nelson[N2]
Al Green Natalie Cole
Janis Joplin Melissa Etheridge
From left to right: John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, Robert Plant
 Led Zeppelin John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant.[44] Steven Tyler[N2] and Joe Perry[N2]
Martha and the Vandellas Rosalind Ashford, Annette Beard, Betty Kelly, Lois Reeves, and Martha Reeves.[45] 2 (1989, 1994) Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson
Neil Young First nomination; First year of eligibility Eddie Vedder[N2]
Frank Zappa performing in 1977 Frank Zappa 2 (1993, 1994) Lou Reed[N2]
1996 Bowie at Tweeter Center in Tinley Park during the Heathen Tour in 2002 David Bowie 1 (1992) Madonna[N2] and David Byrne[N2]
Left to right: William "Red" Guest, Edward Patten, Merald "Bubba" Knight, and Gladys Knight Gladys Knight & the Pips William Guest, Gladys Knight, Merald "Bubba" Knight, and Edward Patten.[46] 3 (1987, 1989, 1990) Mariah Carey
Jefferson Airplane photographed by Herb Greene at The Matrix club, San Francisco, in 1966. Top row from left: Jack Casady Grace Slick, Marty Balin; bottom row from left: Jorma Kaukonen, Paul Kantner, Spencer Dryden. A cropped version was used for the front cover of Surrealistic Pillow. Jefferson Airplane Marty Balin, Jack Casady, Spencer Dryden, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, and Grace Slick.[47] 1 (1995) Mickey Hart[N3] and Phil Lesh[N3]
Little Willie John 7 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995) Stevie Wonder[N3]
Pink Floyd Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and Rick Wright.[48] 1 (1994) Billy Corgan
The Shirelles Shirley Alston Reeves, Addie Harris, Doris Kenner-Jackson, and Beverly Lee.[49] 2 (1990, 1995) Merry Clayton, Marianne Faithfull,
and Darlene Love[N2]
The Velvet Underground John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Lou Reed, and Maureen Tucker.[50] 4 (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995) Patti Smith[N2]
1997 Bee Gees in 1978 (top to bottom) Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb Bee Gees Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Robin Gibb.[51] 1 (1996) Brian Wilson[N3]
Buffalo Springfield Richie Furay, Dewey Martin, Bruce Palmer, Stephen Stills, and Neil Young.[52] 4 (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995) Tom Petty[N2]
Crosby, Stills & Nash David Crosby, Graham Nash, and Stephen Stills.[53] First nomination James Taylor[N2]
The Jackson 5 Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson, and Tito Jackson.[54] 3 (1994, 1995, 1996) Diana Ross[N3]
Joni Mitchell 2 (1994, 1995) Shawn Colvin
Parliament-Funkadelic Jerome Brailey, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Raymond Davis, Tiki Fulwood, Glenn Goins, Michael Hampton, Fuzzy Haskins, Eddie Hazel, Walter Morrison, Cordell Mosson, William "Billy Bass" Nelson, Garry Shider, Calvin Simon, Grady Thomas, and Bernie Worrell.[55] 2 (1995, 1996) Prince[N2]
The (Young) Rascals Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavaliere, Gene Cornish, and Dino Danelli.[56] 3 (1993, 1994, 1996) Steven Van Zandt[N2]
1998 Eagles Don Felder, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner, Timothy B. Schmit, and Joe Walsh.[57] First nomination; First year of eligibility Jimmy Buffett[N2]
Fleetwood Mac in 1977. From left to right: Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham. Fleetwood Mac Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Peter Green, Danny Kirwan, Christine McVie, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Jeremy Spencer.[58] First nomination Sheryl Crow[N2]
The Mamas & the Papas Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, John Phillips, and Michelle Phillips.[59] 1 (1997) Shania Twain
Lloyd Price 6 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1996, 1997) Tony Rich
Santana Jose Chepito Areas, David Brown, Michael Carabello, Gregg Rolie, Carlos Santana, and Michael Shrieve.[60] First nomination John Popper
Gene Vincent 6 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991) John Fogerty[N3]
1999 Billy Joel 1 (1998) Ray Charles[N3]
Curtis Mayfield First nomination Sean Combs
Paul McCartney Neil Young[N3]
Del Shannon[61] 5 (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1998) Art Alexakis
Dusty Springfield[62] 1 (1998) Elton John[N3]
Springsteen performing at the Roskilde Festival, Denmark, 2012 Bruce Springsteen First nomination; First year of eligibility Bono[N2]
The Staple Singers Cleotha Staples, Mavis Staples, Pervis Staples, Pops Staples, and Yvonne Staples.[63] First nomination Lauryn Hill
2000 Eric Clapton Robbie Robertson[N3]
Earth, Wind & Fire Philip Bailey, Larry Dunn, Johnny Graham, Ralph Johnson, Al McKay, Fred White, Maurice White, Verdine White, and Andrew Woolfolk.[64] 1 (1998) Lil Kim
The Lovin' Spoonful Steve Boone, Joe Butler, John Sebastian, and Zal Yanovsky.[65] First nomination John Mellencamp[N2]
The Moonglows Prentiss Barnes, Harvey Fuqua, Peter Graves, Billy Johnson, and Bobby Lester.[66] 6 (1991, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999) Paul Simon[N3]
Bonnie Raitt at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 Bonnie Raitt First nomination Melissa Etheridge
James Taylor Paul McCartney[N3]
2001 Aerosmith Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Joe Perry, Steven Tyler, and Brad Whitford.[67] 1 (2000) Kid Rock
Solomon Burke performing on April 19, 2008 Solomon Burke 8 (1987, 1989, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) Mary J. Blige[N2]
The Flamingos Jake Carey, Zeke Carey, Johnny Carter, Tommy Hunt, Terry "Buzzy" Johnson, Sollie McElroy, Nate Nelson, and Paul Wilson.[68] 4 (1987, 1996, 1999, 2000) Frankie Valli[N3]
Michael Jackson First nomination NSYNC
Top: Brian May, Freddie Mercury Bottom: John Deacon, Roger Taylor Queen John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury, and Roger Taylor.[69] 1 (2000) Dave Grohl[N2] and Taylor Hawkins[N2]
Paul Simon performing at the Feijenoord Stadion, Rotterdam, The Netherlands in 1982. Paul Simon First nomination Marc Anthony
Steely Dan Walter Becker and Donald Fagen.[70] 2 (1999, 2000) Moby
Ritchie Valens Ricky Martin
2002 Isaac Hayes First nomination Alicia Keys
Lee in 1977 Brenda Lee 2 (1990, 2001) Jewel
Tom Petty Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tom Petty, Ron Blair, Mike Campbell, Howie Epstein, Stan Lynch, and Benmont Tench.[71] First nomination; First year of eligibility Jakob Dylan
Gene Pitney[72] 6 (1989, 1990, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999) Darlene Love[N2]
The Ramones in 1977 Ramones Dee Dee Ramone, Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Marky Ramone, and Tommy Ramone.[73] First nomination; First year of eligibility Eddie Vedder[N2]
Talking Heads David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth.[74] Anthony Kiedis[N2]
2003 AC/DC, from left to right: Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young, Phil Rudd, Angus Young, Cliff Williams, performing at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on August 31, 2009. AC/DC Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd, Bon Scott, Cliff Williams, Angus Young, and Malcolm Young.[75] 2 (2001, 2002) Steven Tyler[N3]
The Clash in 1980 The Clash Terry Chimes, Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Joe Strummer.[76] First nomination; First year of eligibility The Edge[N2] and Tom Morello[N2]
Elvis Costello Elvis Costello & the Attractions Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve, Bruce Thomas, and Pete Thomas.[77] Elton John[N3]
The Police in 1979, left to right: Stewart Copeland, Sting, Andy Summers The Police Stewart Copeland, Sting, and Andy Summers.[78] Gwen Stefani
The Righteous Brothers Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley.[79] First nomination Billy Joel[N3]
2004 Jackson Browne[80] 1 (2002) Bruce Springsteen[N3]
The Dells Verne Allison, Chuck Barksdale, Johnny Carter, Johnny Funches, Marvin Junior, and Michael McGill.[81] 2 (2002, 2003) Robert Townsend
George Harrison First nomination Tom Petty[N3] and Jeff Lynne[N2]
Prince First nomination; First year of eligibility Outkast[N2] and Alicia Keys
Bob Seger 1 (2001) Kid Rock
Traffic Jim Capaldi, Dave Mason, Steve Winwood, and Chris Wood.[82] First nomination Dave Matthews[N2]
ZZ Top performing at St. Augustine Amphitheatre in Florida on May 22, 2008, from left to right: Dusty Hill, Frank Beard (drumming), and Billy Gibbons ZZ Top Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, and Dusty Hill.[83] Keith Richards[N3]
2005 Buddy Guy Eric Clapton[N3] and B.B. King[N3]
The O'Jays Eddie Levert, Bobby Massey, William Powell, Sammy Strain, and Walter Williams.[84] 1 (2000) Justin Timberlake
The Pretenders Martin Chambers, Pete Farndon, James Honeyman-Scott, and Chrissie Hynde.[85] First nomination; First year of eligibility Neil Young[N3]
Sledge at the 2010 Alabama Music Hall of Fame Concert Percy Sledge First nomination Rod Stewart[N3]
U2 Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, and Larry Mullen, Jr.[86] First nomination; First year of eligibility Bruce Springsteen[N3]
2006 Left to right: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, and Bill Ward.[87] 7 (1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) James Hetfield[N2] and Lars Ulrich[N2]
Blondie in 1977. L-R: Gary Valentine, Clem Burke, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, and Jimmy Destri Blondie Clem Burke, Jimmy Destri, Nigel Harrison, Debbie Harry, Frank Infante, Chris Stein, and Gary Valentine.[88] First nomination Shirley Manson
Miles Davis[89] Herbie Hancock
Lynyrd Skynyrd Bob Burns, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Artimus Pyle, Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant, and Leon Wilkeson.[90] 6 (1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) Kid Rock
The Sex Pistols in Amsterdam in 1977 (L–R: Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, Johnny Rotten and Steve Jones) Sex Pistols Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock, John Lydon, and Sid Vicious.[91] 4 (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) Jann Wenner[N3]
2007 Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five Melvin "Melle Mel" Glover, Nathaniel "The Kidd Creole" Glover, Eddie "Scorpio" Morris, Joseph "Grandmaster Flash" Sadler, Robert Keith "Keef Cowboy" Wiggins, and Guy Todd "Rahiem" Williams.[92] 2 (2005, 2006) Jay-Z[N2]
Left to right: Mike Mills, Michael Stipe, touring drummer Bill Rieflin (not inducted with the band), and Peter Buck. R.E.M. Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe.[93] First nomination; First year of eligibility Eddie Vedder[N2]
The Ronettes Estelle Bennett, Ronnie Spector, and Nedra Talley.[94] First nomination Keith Richards[N3]
Patti Smith in 1978 Patti Smith[95] 6 (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) Zack de la Rocha[N2]
Van Halen Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, and Eddie Van Halen.[96] First nomination Velvet Revolver
2008 Get Yourself a College Girl appearance, 1964 – From left: Mike Smith, Lenny Davidson, Denis Payton, Rick Huxley, and Dave Clark. The Dave Clark Five Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson, Rick Huxley, Denis Payton, and Mike Smith.[97] 2 (2006, 2007) Tom Hanks
Cohen in 1988 Leonard Cohen First nomination Lou Reed[N3]
Madonna on her Rebel Heart Tour Madonna First nomination; First year of eligibility Justin Timberlake
Mellencamp in 2007 John Mellencamp 2 (2004, 2006) Billy Joel[N3]
Classic lineup of the Ventures in 1967 The Ventures Bob Bogle, Nokie Edwards, Gerry McGee, Mel Taylor, and Don Wilson.[98] First nomination John Fogerty[N3]
2009 Beck playing in 1973 Jeff Beck Jimmy Page[N3]
Little Anthony and the Imperials Clarence Collins, Anthony Gourdine, Tracy Lord, Glouster "Nat" Rogers, Sammy Strain, and Ernest Wright Jr.[99] Smokey Robinson[N3]
Metallica Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Jason Newsted, Robert Trujillo, and Lars Ulrich.[100] Flea[N2]
Run-DMC Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell, and Joseph "DJ Run" Simmons.[101] First nomination; First year of eligibility Eminem[N2]
Womack performing at Roskilde Festival, Denmark, 2010 Bobby Womack First nomination Ron Wood[N3]
2010 ABBA in 1974, from left to right: Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida), Agnetha Fältskog, and Björn Ulvaeus ABBA Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Björn Ulvaeus.[102] 1 (2003) Barry[N3] and Robin Gibb[N3]
Cliff performing live Jimmy Cliff[103] First nomination Wyclef Jean
L-R: Rutherford, Gabriel (in Slipperman costume) and Collins in 1974 during The Lamb... tour Genesis Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, and Mike Rutherford.[104] Trey Anastasio
The Hollies Bernie Calvert, Allan Clarke, Bobby Elliott, Eric Haydock, Tony Hicks, Graham Nash, and Terry Sylvester.[105] Steven Van Zandt[N2]
Iggy Pop and the Stooges performing at Katowice Off Festval, Poland, on August 4, 2012 The Stooges Dave Alexander, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton, Iggy Pop, and James Williamson.[106] 7 (1997, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009) Billie Joe Armstrong[N2]
2011 Lead singer Alice Cooper performing live during Halloween Night of Horror at London Wembley Arena on October 28, 2012 Alice Cooper Alice Cooper, Michael Owen Bruce, Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith.[107] First nomination Rob Zombie
Diamond performing in 2015 Neil Diamond Paul Simon[N3]
Dr. John John Legend
Love in 2013 Darlene Love 2 (1999, 2010) Bette Midler
Publicity photo of American musician Tom Waits circa 1974–75, around the time Asylum Records was promoting his second album, The Heart of Saturday Night. Tom Waits First nomination Neil Young[N3]
2012 Beastie Boys Michael "Mike D" Diamond, Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, and Adam "MCA" Yauch.[108] 2 (2008, 2011) Chuck D[N2] and LL Cool J[N2]
Gene Vincent in 1957 The Blue Caps[N1] Backing band for Gene Vincent. Inducted: Tommy Facenda, Cliff Gallup, Dickie Harrell, Bobby Jones, Johnny Meeks, Jack Neal, Paul Peek, and Willie Williams.[109][N4] N/A Smokey Robinson[N3]
The Comets[N1] Backing band for Bill Haley. Inducted: Joey Ambrose, Franny Beecher, Danny Cedrone, Johnny Grande, Ralph Jones, Marshall Lytle, Rudy Pompilli, Al Rex, Dick Richards, and Billy Williamson.[110][N4]
The Crickets[N1] Backing band for Buddy Holly. Inducted: Jerry Allison, Sonny Curtis, Joe B. Mauldin, and Niki Sullivan.[111][N4]
Photo of Donovan performing on The Smother Brothers television program. Donovan[112] 1 (2011) John Mellencamp[N3]
The Famous Flames[N1] Backing vocal group for James Brown. Inducted: Bobby Bennett, Bobby Byrd, Lloyd Stallworth, and Johnny Terry.[113][N4] N/A Smokey Robinson[N3]
Guns N' Roses Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, Dizzy Reed, Axl Rose, Slash, Matt Sorum, and Izzy Stradlin.[114] First nomination; First year of eligibility Green Day[N2]
The Midnighters[N1] Backing vocal group for Hank Ballard. Inducted: Henry Booth, Billy Davis, Cal Green, Arthur Porter, Lawson Smith, Charles Sutton, Norman Thrasher, and Sonny Woods.[115][N4] N/A Smokey Robinson[N3]
The Miracles[N1] Backing vocal group for Smokey Robinson. Inducted: Claudette Rogers, Bobby Rogers, Ronald White, Marv Tarplin, and Pete Moore.[116][N4]
Laura Nyro[117] 2 (2010, 2011) Bette Midler
Red Hot Chili Peppers Flea, John Frusciante, Jack Irons, Anthony Kiedis, Josh Klinghoffer, Cliff Martinez, Hillel Slovak, and Chad Smith.[118] 1 (2010) Chris Rock
The Small Faces / Faces Kenney Jones, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, Steve Marriott, Rod Stewart, and Ronnie Wood.[119] First nomination Steven Van Zandt[N2]
2013 Heart performs for service members during the 2010 VH1 Divas Salute the Troops concert at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Dec. 3. Heart Michael DeRosier, Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, Howard Leese, Ann Wilson, and Nancy Wilson.[120] 1 (2012) Chris Cornell[N2]
King performing in 1978 Albert King First nomination John Mayer
Newman in a recording studio, 1972 Randy Newman 1 (2005) Don Henley[N3]
Public Enemy Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, Terminator X, and Chuck D.[121] First nomination; First year of eligibility Harry Belafonte[N2] and Spike Lee
Rush Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart.[122] First nomination Dave Grohl[N2] and Taylor Hawkins[N2]
Summer in 1977 Donna Summer 4 (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012) Kelly Rowland
2014 Peter Gabriel First nomination Chris Martin
Daryl Hall (left) and John Oates (right), 1980 Hall & Oates Daryl Hall and John Oates.[123] Questlove
Kiss in 1977, clockwise from the top: Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Paul Stanley, and Ace Frehley Kiss Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley.[124] 1 (2010) Tom Morello[N2]
Nirvana Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic.[125] First nomination; First year of eligibility Michael Stipe[N3]
Ronstadt in 1976 Linda Ronstadt First nomination Glenn Frey[N3]
Cat Stevens aka Yusuf Islam in a commercial in 1972 Cat Stevens 1 (2006) Art Garfunkel[N3]
2015 The Paul Butterfield Blues Band Paul Butterfield, Mike Bloomfield, Elvin Bishop, Mark Naftalin, Jerome Arnold, Billy Davenport, and Sam Lay.[126] 3 (2006, 2013, 2014) Peter Wolf
Lead Singer Joan Jett performing with The Blackhearts in Norway, 1980s Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna, Gary Ryan, Lee Crystal, and Ricky Byrd.[127] 2 (2012, 2013) Miley Cyrus
Green Day Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool, and Mike Dirnt.[128] First nomination; First year of eligibility Fall Out Boy
Lou Reed[129] 2 (2000, 2001) Patti Smith[N3]
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chris Layton, Tommy Shannon, and Reese Wynans.[130] First nomination John Mayer
Withers in 1976 Bill Withers[131] First nomination Stevie Wonder[N3]
2016 Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick performing in New Haven, Connecticut (1977) Cheap Trick Bun E. Carlos, Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, and Robin Zander.[132] Kid Rock
Chicago Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, and Danny Seraphine.[133] Rob Thomas
Deep Purple in 1971 Deep Purple Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, Rod Evans, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Glenn Hughes, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice.[134] 2 (2013, 2014) Lars Ulrich[N3]
N.W.A in 1988 N.W.A DJ Yella, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, and MC Ren.[135] 3 (2013, 2014, 2015) Kendrick Lamar
Steve Miller performs in 1977 Steve Miller[136] First nomination The Black Keys
2017 Joan Baez in 1963. Joan Baez[137] Jackson Browne[N3]
ELO in 1972. Electric Light Orchestra Bev Bevan, Jeff Lynne, Richard Tandy, and Roy Wood.[138] Dhani Harrison
Journey in 2002. Journey Jonathan Cain, Aynsley Dunbar, Steve Perry, Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Steve Smith, and Ross Valory.[139] Pat Monahan
Pearl Jam in 2016. Pearl Jam Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Dave Krusen, Mike McCready, and Eddie Vedder.[140] First nomination; First year of eligibility David Letterman
Tupac Shakur[141] Snoop Dogg
Yes in 1977. Yes Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Steve Howe, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, and Alan White.[142] 2 (2014, 2016) Geddy Lee[N3] and Alex Lifeson[N3]
2018 Bon Jovi in Montreal in 2007 during the Lost Highway Tour. Bon Jovi Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Hugh McDonald, Richie Sambora, Alec John Such, and Tico Torres.[143] 1 (2011) Howard Stern
The Cars Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, David Robinson, Ric Ocasek, and Benjamin Orr.[144] 2 (2016, 2017) Brandon Flowers
Dire Straits in Drammenshallen, Norway, 1985 Dire Straits Alan Clark, Guy Fletcher, John Illsley, David Knopfler, Mark Knopfler, and Pick Withers.[145] First nomination John Illsley[N5]
The Moody Blues in 1970 at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The Moody Blues Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, Denny Laine, John Lodge, Mike Pinder, and Ray Thomas.[146] Ann Wilson[N3]
Simone in 1975 Nina Simone[147] Mary J. Blige[N2]
2019 The Cure live in Singapore The Cure Perry Bamonte, Jason Cooper, Michael Dempsey, Reeves Gabrels, Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, Robert Smith, Porl Thompson, Lol Tolhurst, and Boris Williams.[148] 1 (2012) Trent Reznor[N2]
Def Leppard in 2018 Def Leppard Rick Allen, Vivian Campbell, Phil Collen, Steve Clark, Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, and Pete Willis.[149] First nomination Brian May[N3]
Janet Jackson performing on her Unbreakable World Tour in San Francisco, California, October 14, 2015 Janet Jackson[150] 2 (2016, 2017) Janelle Monáe
Stevie Nicks in 2017 Stevie Nicks[151] First nomination Harry Styles
Radiohead in 2018 Radiohead Colin Greenwood, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Philip Selway, and Thom Yorke.[152] 1 (2018) David Byrne[N3]
Roxy Music on TopPop in 1973 Roxy Music Brian Eno, Bryan Ferry, Eddie Jobson, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera, Graham Simpson, and Paul Thompson.[153][N6] First nomination Simon Le Bon[N2] and John Taylor[N2]
The Zombies Rod Argent, Paul Atkinson, Colin Blunstone, Hugh Grundy, and Chris White.[154] 3 (2014, 2017, 2018) Susanna Hoffs
2020 Depeche Mode, 2006 Depeche Mode Vince Clarke, Andy Fletcher, Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, and Alan Wilder.[155] 2 (2017, 2018) Charlize Theron
The Doobie Brothers in 1974 The Doobie Brothers Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, John Hartman, Michael Hossack, Tom Johnston, Keith Knudsen, Michael McDonald, John McFee, Tiran Porter, and Patrick Simmons.[156] First nomination Luke Bryan
Whitney Houston in 1991 Whitney Houston[157] Alicia Keys
NIN at Lollapalooza in 1991 Nine Inch Nails Alessandro Cortini, Robin Finck, Danny Lohner, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Ilan Rubin, and Chris Vrenna.[158][159] 2 (2015, 2016) Iggy Pop[N3]
The Notorious B.I.G.[160] First nomination; First year of eligibility Sean Combs
Photo of Marc Bolan (T Rex) from a 1973 ABC Television In Concert performance. T. Rex Marc Bolan, Steve Currie, Mickey Finn, and Bill Legend.[161] First nomination Ringo Starr[N3]
2021 Foo Fighters after performing in June 2018. From left to right: Chris Shiflett, Taylor Hawkins, Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Rami Jaffee, and Pat Smear. Foo Fighters[162] Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, and Pat Smear.[163] First nomination; First year of eligibility Paul McCartney[N3][164]
Go-Go's in 1981 The Go-Go's[162] Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock, Kathy Valentine, and Jane Wiedlin.[165] First nomination Drew Barrymore[164]
Jay-Z 2011 Jay-Z[162][166] First nomination; First year of eligibility Dave Chappelle[167]
Carole King 2002 Carole King[162][168] 1 (1989) Taylor Swift[164]
Todd Rundgren 1978 Todd Rundgren[162][169] 2 (2019, 2020) Patti Smith[N3][170]
Tina Turner Tina Turner[162][171] 1 (1987) Angela Bassett[164]
2022 Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo[172] Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.[172][N7] 1 (2020) Sheryl Crow[N2][173][8]
Duran Duran[174] Warren Cuccurullo, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor.[175] First nomination Robert Downey Jr.[173][8]
Eminem[174][176] First nomination; First year of eligibility Dr. Dre[N3][8]
Eurythmics[174] Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart.[177] 1 (2018) The Edge[N3][8]
Dolly Parton[174][178] First nomination Pink[8]
Lionel Richie[174][179] Lenny Kravitz[8]
Carly Simon[174][180] Sara Bareilles[173][8]
2023 Kate Bush[181][182] 3 (2018, 2021, 2022) Big Boi[N2][8]
Sheryl Crow[181][183] First nomination Laura Dern[8]
Missy Elliott[181][184] First nomination; First year of eligibility Queen Latifah[8]
George Michael[181][185] First nomination Andrew Ridgeley[8]
Willie Nelson[181][186] Dave Matthews[N2][8]
Rage Against the Machine[181] Tim Commerford, Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, and Brad Wilk.[187] 4 (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022) Ice-T[8]
The Spinners[181] John Edwards, Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson, Pervis Jackson, Bobby Smith, and Philippé Wynne.[188] 3 (2012, 2015, 2016) None[N8]
2024 Mary J. Blige[189] 1 (2021) Dr. Dre[N3] and Method Man[8]
Cher[189] First nomination Zendaya[190][8]
Dave Matthews Band[189] Carter Beauford, Jeff Coffin, Stefan Lessard, Dave Matthews, LeRoi Moore, Tim Reynolds, Rashawn Ross, Buddy Strong, and Boyd Tinsley.[191] 1 (2020) Julia Roberts[192][8]
Foreigner[189] Dennis Elliott, Ed Gagliardi, Lou Gramm, Al Greenwood, Mick Jones, Ian McDonald, and Rick Wills.[191] First nomination Sammy Hagar[N3][8]
Peter Frampton[189] Roger Daltrey[N3][8]
Kool & the Gang[189] Robert "Kool" Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Claydes Charles Smith, James "J.T." Taylor, Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, and Ricky Westfield.[191] Chuck D[N3][8]
Ozzy Osbourne[189] Jack Black[8]
A Tribe Called Quest[189] Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Phife Dawg, Q-Tip, and Jarobi White.[191][193] 2 (2022, 2023) Dave Chappelle[8]
2025 Bad Company[194] Boz Burrell, Simon Kirke, Mick Ralphs, and Paul Rodgers.[195] First nomination Mick Fleetwood[N3][8]
Chubby Checker[194] None[N9]
Joe Cocker[194] Bryan Adams
Cyndi Lauper[194] 1 (2023) Chappell Roan[8]
Outkast[194] André 3000 and Big Boi.[196] First nomination Donald Glover[8]
Soundgarden[194] Matt Cameron, Chris Cornell, Ben Shepherd, Kim Thayil, and Hiro Yamamoto.[197] 2 (2020, 2023) Jim Carrey[8]
The White Stripes[194] Jack White and Meg White.[198][199] 1 (2023) Iggy Pop[N3]
2026[200] Phil Collins First nomination
Billy Idol Billy Idol and Steve Stevens.[N10][201] 1 (2025)
Iron Maiden Blaze Bayley, Clive Burr, Paul Di'Anno, Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, and Dennis Stratton.[202] 2 (2021, 2023)
Joy Division / New Order Ian Curtis, Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, and Bernard Sumner.[203] 2 (2023, 2025)
Oasis Gem Archer, Paul Arthurs, Andy Bell, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Tony McCarroll, Paul McGuigan, and Alan White.[204] 2 (2024, 2025)
Sade Sade Adu, Paul Denman, Andrew Hale, and Stuart Matthewman.[205] 1 (2024)
Luther Vandross First nomination
Wu-Tang Clan Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, GZA, Masta Killa, Method Man, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, RZA, and U-God.[206]
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^Note 1. These backing bands were inducted by a separate committee, and not by the ballot voting used for all other performer inductees.

^Note 2. This artist was later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after inducting someone else.

^Note 3. This artist was already a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when they inducted someone else.

^Note 4. In 2012, six additional bands and groups were inducted as performers by a special committee, due to the controversial nature of their band being excluded when their lead singer was inducted. "There was a lot of discussion about this," said Terry Stewart, a member of the nominating committee. "There had always been conversations about why the groups weren't included when the lead singers were inducted. Very honestly, nobody could really answer that question – it was so long ago... We decided we'd sit down as an organization and look at that. This is the result."[207]

^Note 5. Dire Straits were the first artist in the hall's history to not have an official induction speaker. Band member John Illsley did the induction speech himself.[208]

^Note 6. John Gustafson was originally included among the list of inducted members for Roxy Music; however, his name was dropped in the final list.[209]

^Note 7. Although Pat Benatar is a solo artist, her husband, guitarist and primary musical partner Neil Giraldo was also included as part of her induction.[172]

^Note 8. There was no induction speaker for the Spinners. Instead, New Edition performed a medley of three of their songs.[210]

^ Note 9. There was no induction speaker for Chubby Checker. Instead, Checker accepted his induction on June 27, 2025 at his concert in Des Plaines, Illinois. A video of his acceptance speech from the concert was shown at the 2025 induction ceremony.[211][212]

^ Note 10. Although Billy Idol is a solo artist, his guitarist Steve Stevens was also included as part of his induction.[201]

Early/musical influences

Artists inducted into the early influences category were originally for those "whose music predated rock and roll but had an impact on the evolution of rock and roll and inspired rock's leading artists".[2] Unlike the performers category, these inductees are selected by a committee.[2] In 2023, the award was renamed from "Early influence" to "Musical influence".[181]

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Year Image Name[5][8] Inducted members Inducted by[8]
1986 Jimmie Rodgers Jerry Wexler
Jimmy Yancey Ahmet Ertegun
Robert Johnson Robert Palmer
1987 Louis Jordan Seymour Stein
T-Bone Walker
Hank Williams
1988 Woody Guthrie Neil Young
Lead Belly Pete Seeger
Les Paul Jeff Beck
1989 The Ink Spots Bill Kenny, Charlie Fuqua, Deek Watson, Jerry Daniels, and Orville "Hoppy" Jones.[213] Bobby McFerrin
Bessie Smith[214] Anita Baker
The Soul Stirrers Roy Crain Sr., R. H. Harris, Jesse Farley, and E. A. Rundless.[215] Al Green
1990 Louis Armstrong Rickie Lee Jones
Charlie Christian Vernon Reid
Ma Rainey Bonnie Raitt
1991 Howlin' Wolf Robert Cray
1992 Elmore James Robbie Robertson
Professor Longhair Aaron Neville
1993 Dinah Washington Natalie Cole
1994 Willie Dixon Chuck Berry
1995 The Orioles Sonny Til, Tommy Gaither, George Nelson, Johnny Reed, and Alexander Sharp.[216] Deborah Chessler and Seymour Stein
1996 Pete Seeger Arlo Guthrie and Harry Belafonte
1997 Mahalia Jackson Mavis Staples
Bill Monroe Ricky Skaggs and Emmylou Harris
1998 Jelly Roll Morton Ahmet Ertegun
1999 Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys Bob Wills, Tommy Duncan, Leon McAuliffe, Johnny Gimble, Joe "Jody" Holley, Tiny Moore, Herb Remington, Eldon Shamblin, and Al Stricklin.[217] Chris Isaak
Charles Brown Bonnie Raitt
2000 Nat King Cole Ray Charles
Billie Holiday Diana Ross
2009 Wanda Jackson[A] Rosanne Cash
2012 Freddie King[A] Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill
2015 The "5" Royales[A] John L. Tanner, Eugene Tanner, James E. Moore, Obadiah H. Carter, and Lowman Pauling, Jr.[218] Steve Cropper
2018 Sister Rosetta Tharpe[A][219] Brittany Howard
2021 Kraftwerk[A][162] Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Karl Bartos, and Wolfgang Flür.[220] Pharrell Williams
Charley Patton[162][221] Gary Clark Jr.
Gil Scott-Heron[162][222] Common
2022 Harry Belafonte[174][223]
Elizabeth Cotten[174][224]
2023 DJ Kool Herc[181] [225] LL Cool J
Link Wray[A][181] [226] Jimmy Page
2024 Alexis Korner[189] [227]
John Mayall[189] [228]
Big Mama Thornton[189] [229]
2025 Salt-N-Pepa[194] Pepa, Salt, and DJ Spinderella.[230] Missy Elliott
Warren Zevon[A][194] David Letterman
2026[200] Celia Cruz
Fela Kuti[A]
Queen Latifah
MC Lyte
Gram Parsons[A]
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^A. Previously nominated as a performer: Wanda Jackson in 2005 and 2009; Freddie King in 2012; The "5" Royales in 2002 and 2004; Sister Rosetta Tharpe in 2018; Kraftwerk in 2003, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020; Link Wray in 2014 and 2018; Warren Zevon in 2023; Fela Kuti in 2021 and 2022; and Gram Parsons in 2002, 2004, and 2005.[6]

Non-performers (Ahmet Ertegun Award)

The non-performer category honors "songwriters, producers, disc jockeys, record executives, journalists and other industry professionals who have had a major influence on the development of rock and roll".[2] Several of the inductees in this category were in fact prominent performers as well. The inductees in this category are selected by the same committee that chooses the early influences.[2] In 2008, this category was renamed the "Ahmet Ertegun Award".[231]

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Year Image Name[5][8] Inducted by[8]
1986 Alan Freed Norm N. Nite and Scott Muni
John Hammond Ahmet Ertegun
Sam Phillips Jerry Lee Lewis
1987 Leonard Chess Ewart Abner
Ahmet Ertegun Jann Wenner and Walter Yetnikoff
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller Brian Wilson
Jerry Wexler Jann Wenner
1988 Berry Gordy, Jr. Ahmet Ertegun
1989 Phil Spector Tina Turner
1990 Gerry Goffin and Carole King Ben E. King
Holland–Dozier–Holland Diana Ross
1991 Dave Bartholomew The Neville Brothers
Ralph Bass Hank Ballard
Nesuhi Ertegun Quincy Jones
1992 Leo Fender Keith Richards
Bill Graham Carlos Santana
Doc Pomus Phil Spector
1993 Dick Clark Dion DiMucci
Milt Gabler Billy Crystal
1994 Johnny Otis Etta James
1995 Paul Ackerman Ahmet Ertegun
1996 Tom Donahue Bob Krasnow
1997 Syd Nathan Seymour Stein
1998 Allen Toussaint Robbie Robertson
1999 George Martin Jimmy Iovine
2000 Clive Davis Patti Smith
2001 Chris Blackwell[232] Bono
2002 Jim Stewart[233] Sam Moore and Steve Cropper
2003 Mo Ostin[234] Lorne Michaels, Paul Simon, and Neil Young
2004 Jann Wenner Mick Jagger
2005 Frank Barsalona Steven Van Zandt
Seymour Stein Ice-T
2006 Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss Sting
2008 Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff Jerry Butler
2010 David Geffen Jackson Browne
Otis Blackwell Carole King
Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich
Mort Shuman
Jesse Stone
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
2011 Jac Holzman John Densmore
Art Rupe Lloyd Price
2012 Don Kirshner Carole King
2013 Lou Adler Cheech & Chong
Quincy Jones Oprah Winfrey
2014 Brian Epstein Peter Asher
Andrew Loog Oldham
2016 Bert Berns Steven Van Zandt
2020 Irving Azoff Don Henley
Jon Landau Bruce Springsteen
2021 Clarence Avant[162] Lionel Richie
2022 Allen Grubman[174] John Mellencamp[8]
Jimmy Iovine[174] Bruce Springsteen[8]
Sylvia Robinson[174]
2023 Don Cornelius[235]
2024 Suzanne de Passe[189]
2025 Lenny Waronker[194]
2026 Ed Sullivan[200]
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Award for Musical Excellence

Established in 2000 as "Sidemen", the category "honors those musicians, producers and others who have spent their careers out of the spotlight working with major artists on various parts of their recording and live careers". A separate committee, composed mainly of producers, chooses the inductees.[2] In 2010, the category was renamed to the "Award for Musical Excellence". According to Joel Peresman, the president of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, "This award gives us flexibility to dive into some things and recognize some people who might not ordinarily get recognized."[236]

More information Year, Image ...
Year Image Name[5][8] Inducted Members Inducted by[8]
2000 Hal Blaine[237] Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
King Curtis[A][238]
James Jamerson[239]
Scotty Moore[240]
Earl Palmer[241]
2001 James Burton[242] Keith Richards
Johnnie Johnson[243]
2002 Chet Atkins[244] Marty Stuart and Brian Setzer[244]
2003 Benny Benjamin[245] Paul Shaffer
Floyd Cramer[246]
Steve Douglas[247]
2008 Little Walter[248] Ben Harper
2009 Bill Black[249] Garry Tallent
D. J. Fontana[250] Max Weinberg
Spooner Oldham[251] Paul Shaffer
2011 Leon Russell[252] Elton John
2012 Cosimo Matassa Robbie Robertson
Tom Dowd
Glyn Johns
2014 E Street Band Garry Tallent, Roy Bittan, Max Weinberg, Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Clarence Clemons, Danny Federici, Vini Lopez, and David Sancious.[253] Bruce Springsteen
2015 Ringo Starr[254] Paul McCartney
2017 Nile Rodgers[A][255] Pharrell Williams
2021 LL Cool J[A][162] Dr. Dre
Billy Preston[162] Ringo Starr
Randy Rhoads[162] Tom Morello
2022 Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis[174][256] Janet Jackson[8]
Judas Priest[A][174] Les Binks, K. K. Downing, Rob Halford, Ian Hill, Dave Holland, Glenn Tipton, and Scott Travis.[257] Alice Cooper[8]
2023 Chaka Khan[A][181] Jazmine Sullivan[8]
Al Kooper[181]
Bernie Taupin[181] Elton John[8]
2024 Jimmy Buffett[189] James Taylor[8]
MC5[A][189] Michael Davis, Wayne Kramer, Fred "Sonic" Smith, Dennis Thompson, and Rob Tyner.[191] Tom Morello[8]
Dionne Warwick[A][189] Teyana Taylor[8]
Norman Whitfield[189]
2025 Thom Bell[194]
Nicky Hopkins[194]
Carol Kaye[194]
2026 Linda Creed[200]
Arif Mardin[200]
Jimmy Miller[200]
Rick Rubin[200]
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^A. Previously nominated in the performers category: King Curtis in 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1996; LL Cool J in 2010, 2011, 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2021; Judas Priest in 2018, 2020, and 2022; Chaka Khan in 2016, 2017, and 2021; MC5 in 2003, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022; and Dionne Warwick in 2021 and 2022.[6]

Singles

At the 2018 ceremony, a new induction category for singles was announced by Steven Van Zandt.[258] According to Van Zandt, the category is "a recognition of the excellence of the singles that shaped rock 'n' roll, kind of a rock 'n' roll jukebox, records by artists not in the Rock Hall – which is not to say these artists will never be in the Rock Hall. They just are not in the Rock Hall at the moment."[258] However, The Isley Brothers, whose song "Twist and Shout" was inducted in 2019, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as performers in 1992. Link Wray and Chubby Checker, whose songs were honored in this category, were later inducted into the Hall: Wray in 2023 through the Musical Influence category, and Checker in 2025 in the main Performers category.

More information Year, Artist ...
Year Artist Song (Year) Record label
2018 Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats "Rocket 88" (1951)[259] Chess Records
Link Wray "Rumble" (1958)[259] Cadence Records
Chubby Checker "The Twist" (1960)[259] Parkway Records
The Kingsmen "Louie Louie" (1963)[259] Jerden Records
Procol Harum "A Whiter Shade of Pale" (1967)[259] Deram Records
Steppenwolf "Born to Be Wild" (1968)[259] Dunhill Records
2019 The Chantels "Maybe" (1957)[260] End Records
The Champs "Tequila" (1958)[260] Challenge Records
Barrett Strong "Money (That's What I Want)" (1959)[260] Tamla Records
The Isley Brothers "Twist and Shout" (1962)[260] Wand Records
The Shangri-Las "Leader of the Pack" (1964)[260] Red Bird Records
The Shadows of Knight "Gloria" (1965)[260] Dunwich Records
2020 Irma Thomas "Time Is on My Side" (1964)[261] Imperial Records
Junior Walker & the All-Stars "Shotgun" (1965)[261] Motown Records
Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs "Wooly Bully" (1965)[261] MGM Records
The Troggs "Wild Thing" (1966)[261] Fontana Records
The Box Tops "The Letter" (1967)[261] Mala Records
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Individuals inducted twice or more

As of 2026, twenty-nine performers have been inducted twice or more; sixteen have been recognized as a solo artist and with a duo or group, and eleven have been inducted with two separate groups.[262] Eric Clapton is the only person to be inducted three times: as a solo artist, with Cream, and with the Yardbirds.[263] Clyde McPhatter was the first to ever be inducted twice and is one of three artists to be inducted first as a solo artist and then as a member of a group, the other artists being Neil Young and Rod Stewart. Stephen Stills is the only artist to be inducted twice in the same year.

Crosby, Stills & Nash and the Beatles are the only two bands whose members were also each inducted separately, with other acts or as solo artists. In addition to their 1997 induction with CSN, David Crosby was inducted with the Byrds in 1991, Stephen Stills with Buffalo Springfield in 1997, and Graham Nash with the Hollies in 2010. Beatles members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison were inducted as solo artists in the main performer category, while Ringo Starr was inducted in the Award for Musical Excellence category.

There are several performers who were inducted with one (or more) of the bands they played for, but were not inducted as members of one (or more) other bands. For example, Neil Young was inducted with Buffalo Springfield and as a solo artist, but was left out when Crosby, Stills & Nash were inducted.

In 2019, Stevie Nicks became the first woman to be inducted twice, after having been inducted with Fleetwood Mac in 1998.[264] She was later joined by Carole King and Tina Turner. In 2021, Carole King was the first person to be inducted as both a performer and a non-performer.

John Lennon and Dave Grohl are the only two multiple inductees who were inducted in their first year of eligibility on both inductions.

More information Name, First ...
Name First Year Second Year Third Year
Jeff Beck The Yardbirds 1992 Solo career 2009 — —
Matt Cameron Pearl Jam 2017 Soundgarden 2025 — —
Johnny Carter The Flamingos 2001 The Dells 2004 — —
Phil Collins Genesis 2010 Solo career 2026 — —
Eric Clapton The Yardbirds 1992 Cream 1993 Solo career 2000
David Crosby The Byrds 1991 Crosby, Stills & Nash 1997 — —
Peter Gabriel Genesis 2010 Solo career 2014 — —
Dave Grohl Nirvana 2014 Foo Fighters 2021 — —
George Harrison The Beatles 1988 Solo career 2004 — —
Michael Jackson The Jackson Five 1997 Solo career 2001 — —
Carole King Non-performer (with Gerry Goffin) 1990 Solo career 2021 — —
John Lennon The Beatles 1988 Solo career 1994 — —
Curtis Mayfield The Impressions 1991 Solo career 1999 — —
Paul McCartney The Beatles 1988 Solo career 1999 — —
Clyde McPhatter Solo career 1987 The Drifters 1988 — —
Graham Nash Crosby, Stills & Nash 1997 The Hollies 2010 — —
Stevie Nicks Fleetwood Mac 1998 Solo career 2019 — —
Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath 2006 Solo career 2024 — —
Jimmy Page The Yardbirds 1992 Led Zeppelin 1995 — —
Lou Reed The Velvet Underground 1996 Solo career 2015 — —
Gregg Rolie Santana 1998 Journey 2017 — —
Paul Simon Simon & Garfunkel 1990 Solo career 2001 — —
Ringo Starr The Beatles 1988 Award for Musical Excellence 2015 — —
Rod Stewart Solo career 1994 Faces 2012 — —
Stephen Stills Buffalo Springfield 1997 Crosby, Stills & Nash 1997 — —
Sammy Strain The O'Jays 2005 Little Anthony & The Imperials 2009 — —
Tina Turner Tina Turner Ike & Tina Turner 1991 Solo career 2021 — —
Ronnie Wood The Rolling Stones 1989 Faces 2012 — —
Neil Young Solo career 1995 Buffalo Springfield 1997 — —
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Previously nominated artists

The following is a complete list of artists that have been nominated at least once for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but have yet to be selected as an inductee.

More information Name, Image ...
Name Image Year(s) nominated NN Reference
Johnny Ace 1986, 1987 2 [265][266]
Bad Brains 2017 1 [267]
Afrika Bambaataa 2008 [268]
Beck 2022 [269]
The Black Crowes 2025, 2026 2 [270][271]
Jeff Buckley 2026 1 [271]
Mariah Carey 2024, 2025, 2026 3 [272][270][271]
The Chantels 2002, 2010 2 [273][274]
Chic[a] 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011,
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017		 11 [275][276][277][268][278][279]
[280][281][282][283][267]
Devo 2019, 2021, 2022 3 [284][285][269]
The Dominoes[b] 1997 1 [286]
Eric B. & Rakim 2012, 2024 2 [287][272]
Melissa Etheridge 2026 1 [271]
Lauryn Hill 2026 [271]
INXS 2026 1 [271]
The J.B.'s[c] 2016 1 [283]
The J. Geils Band 2005, 2006, 2011, 2017, 2018 5 [288][276][279][267][289]
Jane's Addiction 2017, 2024 2 [267][272]
Ben E. King[d] 1986, 1987, 1988 3 [265][266][290]
Lenny Kravitz 2024 1 [272]
Los Lobos 2016 1 [283]
Maná 2025 [270]
The Marvelettes 2013, 2015 2 [280][282]
The Meters 1997, 2013, 2014, 2018 4 [286][280][281][289]
Motörhead 2020 1 [291]
New York Dolls 2001, 2021, 2022 3 [292][285][269]
New Edition 2026 1 [271]
Sinéad O'Connor 2024 1 [272]
Esther Phillips 1986, 1987 2 [265][266]
Phish 2025 1 [270]
Pink 2026 [271]
John Prine 2019 [284]
Procol Harum 2013 [280]
The Replacements 2014 [281]
Rufus[e] 2012, 2018, 2019, 2020 4 [287][289][284][291]
Shakira 2026 1 [271]
Sir Douglas Quintet 2006 [276]
The Smiths 2015, 2016 2 [282][283]
Steppenwolf 2017 1 [267]
Sting[f] 2015 [282]
Joe Tex 1998, 2006, 2007, 2017 4 [293][276][277][267]
Thin Lizzy 2020 1 [291]
Conway Twitty 2005 [288]
War[g] 2009, 2012, 2015 3 [278][287][282]
Mary Wells 1987 1 [266]
Chuck Willis 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2011 6 [265][266][290][294][295][279]
Steve Winwood[h] 2003 1 [275]
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  1. [a]
    Band member Nile Rodgers was inducted in the Award for Musical Excellence category in 2017.
  2. [b]
    Band members Clyde McPhatter and Jackie Wilson were both inducted as solo artists in 1987, and McPhatter was inducted a second time as a member of the Drifters in 1988.
  3. [c]
    Band member Bootsy Collins was inducted as a member of Parliament-Funkadelic in 1997.
  4. [d]
    In addition to this nomination for his solo career, Ben E. King was inducted as a member of The Drifters in 1988.
  5. [e]
    Band member Chaka Khan was inducted in the Award for Musical Excellence category for her solo career in 2023.
  6. [f]
    In addition to this nomination for his solo career, Sting was inducted as a member of The Police in 2003.
  7. [g]
    Band member Eric Burdon was inducted as a member of The Animals in 1994.
  8. [h]
    In addition to this nomination for his solo career, Steve Winwood was inducted as a member of Traffic in 2004

Inductees in other halls of fame

DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame

As of 2024, there are 15 members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who also have been inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame.

More information Inductee, Year inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...
Inductee Year inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Year inducted into DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame Notes
Ray Charles 1986[296] 2018[297] Only individual in the Jazz, Rock and Roll, and Country halls of fame.
Robert Johnson 2013[297] Early influences category.
Bessie Smith 1967[297] First woman inducted into both halls. Early influences category.
B.B. King 1987[298] 2014[297]
Muddy Waters 2015[297]
Louis Armstrong 1990[298] 1952[297] Along with Charlie Christian, first jazz artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Early influences category.
Charlie Christian 1966[297] Along with Louis Armstrong, first jazz artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Early influences category.
Jimi Hendrix 1992[298] 1970[297] First rock artist inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame.
Dinah Washington 1993[298] 2014[297] Early influences category.
Frank Zappa 1995[298] 1994[297]
Jelly Roll Morton 1998[298] 1963[297] Early influences category.
Nat King Cole 2000[298] 1997[297]
Billie Holiday 1961[297]
Miles Davis 2006[298] 1962[297]
Nina Simone 2018[298] 2019[297]
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Country Music Hall of Fame

As of 2024, there are 18 members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.[299]

More information Inductee, Year inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...
Inductee Year inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Year inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame Notes
Ray Charles 1986[296] 2021[300] Only African-American inducted into both Halls of Fame; only individual in the Jazz, Rock and Roll, and Country halls of fame.
The Everly Brothers 1986[9] 2001[301] Only vocal duo or group in both Halls of Fame
Jerry Lee Lewis 1986[302] 2022[303]
Elvis Presley 1986[12] 1998[304]
Sam Phillips 1986 – non-performer[305] 2001 – contributor[306] Only non-performer in both Halls of Fame
Jimmie Rodgers 1986 – early influence[307] 1961[308] Only person inducted into both Halls of Fame inaugural classes
Hank Williams 1987 – early influence[309] 1961[310]
Johnny Cash 1992[311] 1980[312] First person inducted as performer for both Halls of Fame
Bill Monroe 1997 – early influence[313] 1970[314]
Johnny Gimble 1999 – early influence[217] 2018[315] Inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.
Bob Wills 1968[316]
James Burton 2001 – sideman[317] 2024[318]
Brenda Lee 2002[319] 1997[320] First woman inducted into both Halls of Fame
Chet Atkins 2002 – sideman[321] 1973[322]
Floyd Cramer 2003 – sideman[323] 2003 – musician[324] Only person inducted into both Halls of Fame in the same year.
Dolly Parton 2022[325] 1999[326]
Willie Nelson 2023[327] 1993[328]
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National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame

As of 2026, there are 75 members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.

More information Inductee, Year inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...
Inductee Year inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Year inducted into National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame Notes
Ray Charles 1986[296] 2015[329] Only person inducted into the Rock, Jazz, Country and R&B Halls of Fame
James Brown 1986[298] 2013[329] Only one of two people inducted into both Halls of Fame in their inaugural years
Fats Domino 2016[329]
Sam Cooke 2013/2015[329] Only one of two people inducted into both Halls of Fame in their inaugural years
Elvis Presley 1986[12] 2015[329] First white artist inducted into the National R&B Hall of Fame
Little Richard 1986[298] 2015[329]
Robert Johnson 1986[298] 2017[329]
Alan Freed 1986[298]
Aretha Franklin 1987[298] 2015/2019[329]
Marvin Gaye 2014[329]
Bo Diddley 2017[329]
Clyde McPhatter 2023[329]
Bill Haley 2017[329]
Smokey Robinson 2016[329]
Muddy Waters 2015[329]
Big Joe Turner 2021[329]
B.B. King 2014[329]
Jackie Wilson 2013[329]
Louis Jordan 2017[329]
The Drifters 1988[298] 2018[329]
The Supremes 2013[329] First girl group to be inducted in both Rock and R&B Halls of Fame
Otis Redding 1989[298]
The Temptations
Stevie Wonder 2019[329]
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters 1990/2012[298] 2015[329] Ballard was inducted solo in 1990; the Midnighters were inducted in 2012
Four Tops 1990[298] 2013[329]
Louis Armstrong 2017[329]
LaVern Baker 1991[298] 2020[329]
John Lee Hooker 2020/2021[329]
The Impressions 2017[329]
Wilson Pickett 2016[329]
Bobby "Blue" Bland 1992[298] 2020[329]
Jimi Hendrix 2016[329] First rock artist to be inducted into the Rock, Jazz and R&B Halls of Fame
Sam & Dave 2018[329]
Ruth Brown 1993[298] 2017[329]
Etta James 2020[329]
Sly Stone 2025[329] Inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of Sly & the Family Stone, and into the R&B Hall as a solo artist.
Dinah Washington 2020[329]
Johnny Otis 1994[298] 2017[329]
Martha and the Vandellas 1995[298] 2013[329]
Gladys Knight & the Pips 1996[298] 2017[329]
Little Willie John 2013/2016[329]
Mahalia Jackson 1997[298] 2020[329]
Bootsy Collins 1997[298] 2016[329] Inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of Parliament-Funkadelic, and into the R&B Hall as a solo artist.
Lloyd Price 1998[298] 2019[329]
Dusty Springfield 1999[298] 2023[329] First white woman inducted into the R&B Hall of Fame
Nat "King" Cole 2000[298] 2020[329]
Harvey Fuqua 2020[329] Inducted into the Rock Hall with The Moonglows into the Rock Hall, and into the R&B Hall as a solo artist.
Billie Holiday 2017[329]
Michael Jackson 2001[298] 2014[329]
Isaac Hayes 2002[298] 2017[329]
The Righteous Brothers 2003[298] 2019[329]
The Dells 2004[298] 2022[329]
Prince 2016[329]
The O'Jays 2005[298] 2013[329]
Percy Sledge 2021[329]
Little Walter 2008[298]
Little Anthony & the Imperials 2009[298] 2018[329]
Bobby Womack 2025[330]
The Famous Flames 2012[298] 2020[329] James Brown's backing vocal group was inducted separately in both Halls
The Miracles 2015[329]
Donna Summer 2013[298] 2021[329]
Quincy Jones 2025 [330]
Hall & Oates 2014[298] 2023[329] First white group inducted into both halls of fame
Bill Withers 2015[298] 2025[330]
Nina Simone 2018[298] 2021[329]
Sister Rosetta Tharpe 2025[329]
Whitney Houston 2020[298] 2014[329]
Tina Turner 2021[298] 2025[330]
The Spinners 2023[298] 2015[329]
Dionne Warwick 2024[298] 2016[329]
Norman Whitfield 2021[329]
Chubby Checker 2025[298] 2014[329]
Luther Vandross 2026[298] 2021[329]
Ed Sullivan 2020[329]
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