8 Nominees Set to Be Inducted into 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

While the complete list is set to be unveiled in April this year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has disclosed several nominees anticipated for induction into its 2024 class. These nominees garnered the highest votes from a diverse international voting body comprising over 1,000 artists, historians, and music industry insiders. In this article, we’ll highlight eight nominees who stand poised to become Rock & Roll Hall of Famers by autumn in Cleveland.

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey, the pop diva and the best-selling female artist of all time has sold over 200 million records worldwide and has won five Grammy Awards. She is known for her five-octave vocal range, songwriting skills, and influence on pop, R&B, hip-hop, and gospel music. This is surprisingly her first nomination into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Some of her most iconic songs include “Vision of Love”, “Hero”, “One Sweet Day”, “We Belong Together”, and “All I Want for Christmas Is You”.

Cher

Cher is a legendary singer, actress, and fashion icon, who has been dubbed the “Goddess of Pop”. She has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has won an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy, and three Golden Globes. She is known for her distinctive voice, versatility, and longevity. Some of her most famous songs include “I Got You Babe”, “Believe”, “If I Could Turn Back Time”, and “Strong Enough”. This nomination is also her first.

Eric B. & Rakim

The influential hip-hop duo, who are widely regarded as one of the greatest and most innovative rap groups of all time, Eric B. & Rakim, are known for their pioneering use of sampling, scratching, and complex rhymes, and their impact on the genre and the culture. Some of their most acclaimed songs include “Paid in Full”, “Follow the Leader”, “Microphone Fiend”, and “Don’t Sweat the Technique”.

Foreigner

Foreigner, a rock band that has sold over 80 million records worldwide, boasts 16 top 30 hits in the US. Renowned for their fusion of hard rock, pop, and ballads, they are celebrated for their infectious anthems. Among their most beloved tracks are “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Cold as Ice,” “Juke Box Hero,” and “Hot Blooded.”

Lenny Kravitz

The rock star and multi-instrumentalist has sold over 40 million records worldwide and has won four Grammy Awards. Lenny Kravitz is known for his fusion of rock, soul, funk, and blues, and his retro and eclectic style. Some of his most successful songs include “Are You Gonna Go My Way”, “Fly Away”, “American Woman”, and “Again”. Like Mariah Carey and Cher, this is Lenny’s first nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Oasis

The Britpop band has also sold over 75 million records worldwide and has had eight UK number-one albums and singles. They are known for their rivalry with Blur, their feuds with each other, and their influence on British music and culture. Some of their most memorable songs include “Wonderwall”, “Don’t Look Back in Anger”, “Champagne Supernova”, and “Live Forever”.

Ozzy Osbourne

As a solo artist and lead singer of Black Sabbath, the metal icon and the “Prince of Darkness”, has sold over 100 million records worldwide. Ozzy Osbourne is known for his distinctive voice, his controversial antics, and his legacy in the genre and the industry. Some of his most famous songs include “Crazy Train”, “Mr. Crowley”, “Bark at the Moon”, and “No More Tears”.

Sade

Sade is a smooth jazz and soul band, led by the Nigerian-born singer Sade Adu. They have sold over 75 million records worldwide, and have won four Grammy Awards. They are known for their elegant and sophisticated sound, timeless and graceful songs, and loyal and devoted fanbase. Some of their most beloved songs include “Smooth Operator”, “The Sweetest Taboo”, “No Ordinary Love”, and “By Your Side”.