Exclusive: See Which Music Icons Made the Cut in the Rock Hall of Fame 2024 Class Unveiled on ‘American Idol’

Rock n’ roll and American Idol collide in an epic announcement! The latest episode of the beloved singing competition show featured Ryan Seacrest and music legend Lionel Richie unveiling the prestigious artists chosen for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024. Alongside the 12 remaining contestants performing classics from previous Rock Hall inductees, the big reveal left fans buzzing with excitement.

Among the esteemed musicians set to join the ranks of rock royalty are the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, iconic pop diva Cher, and the beloved Dave Matthews Band known for their roots rock jams. Joining them are the legendary stadium rockers Foreigner, guitar virtuoso Peter Frampton, funky R&B pioneers Kool & the Gang, metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, and alt hip-hop trailblazers A Tribe Called Quest.

But the star-studded list doesn’t end there. The Rock Hall ceremony, scheduled for Oct. 19 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, will also honor three influential blues maestros in the musical influence category. The late Alexis Korner, a key figure in British blues history, will be recognized alongside John Mayall, the 90-year-old blues-rock legend behind John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, and the dynamic R&B pioneer “Big Mama” Thornton.

Adding even more excitement to the event, four additional artists will be inducted into the Rock Hall in the musical excellence category. The laid-back rock legend Jimmy Buffett, political firebrand proto-punk group MC5, elegant pop sensation Dionne Warwick, and Motown Sound icon Norman Whitfield are all set to be honored.

Not to be overlooked, Suzanne de Passe, a former Motown executive credited with bringing the iconic Jackson 5 to Berry Gordy and overseeing numerous music-related TV specials, will receive the prestigious Ahmet Ertegun Award at the ceremony.

For fans eager to catch the action, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2024 induction ceremony will broadcast live on Disney+ on Oct. 19, followed by availability on Hulu the next day. The event will also be airing in a condensed format on ABC at a later date, ensuring music enthusiasts don’t miss out on this historic celebration of rock and roll excellence.