The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stands as the ultimate recognition for artists who have significantly shaped the landscape of rock and roll music and its vast influence on popular culture. Since its inception, induction into this esteemed institution has been a hallmark of a legendary career, celebrating not just musical talent but also cultural impact and innovation. For fans and historians alike, understanding the lineage of inductees provides a rich tapestry of rock and roll history. This comprehensive list details every Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, organized year by year, offering a chronological journey through the icons who have defined generations of music.
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The class of 2024 showcases a diverse range of talent, reflecting the evolving sound of rock and roll. This year welcomed artists who have spanned genres and decades, each leaving an indelible mark on music history.
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Tribe Called Quest | 9 | 3 | Dave Chappelle |
| Cher | 33 | 1 | Zendaya |
| Dave Matthews Band | 5 | 2 | Julia Roberts |
| Foreigner | 21 | 1 | Sammy Hagar |
| Kool & the Gang | 29 | 1 | Chuck D |
| Mary J. Blige | 6 | 2 | Dr. Dre, Method Man |
| Ozzy Osbourne | 18 | 1 | Jack Black |
| Peter Frampton | 26 | 1 | Roger Daltrey |
| Suzanne de Passe | * | * | Berry Gordy |
| Dionne Warwick | * | * | Teyana Taylor |
| Jimmy Buffett | * | * | James Taylor |
| MC5 | * | * | Tom Morello |
| Norman Whitfield | * | * | [no inductor] |
| Alexis Korner | * | * | [no inductor] |
| Big Mama Thornton | * | * | [no inductor] |
| John Mayall | * | * | [no inductor] |
2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
2023 celebrated artists who have pushed boundaries and redefined genres. From iconic vocalists to groundbreaking bands, this class represents the enduring power and innovation within rock and roll.
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Michael | 13 | 1 | Andrew Ridgeley |
| Kate Bush | 19 | 4 | Big Boi |
| Missy Elliott | 0 | 1 | Queen Latifah |
| Rage Against the Machine | 5 | 5 | Ice-T |
| Sheryl Crow | 4 | 1 | Laura Dern |
| The Spinners | 36 | 4 | [no inductor] |
| Willie Nelson | 37 | 1 | Dave Matthews |
| Don Cornelius | * | * | [no inductor] |
| Al Kooper | * | * | [no inductor] |
| Bernie Taupin | * | * | Elton John |
| Chaka Khan | * | * | Jazmine Sullivan |
| DJ Kool Herc | * | * | LL Cool J |
| Link Wray | * | * | Jimmy Page |
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The 2022 inductees reflected a diverse and influential group of artists, spanning from country legends to hip-hop pioneers, showcasing the broad spectrum of music recognized by the Hall of Fame.
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carly Simon | 25 | 1 | Sara Bareilles |
| Dolly Parton | 36 | 1 | Pink |
| Duran Duran | 15 | 1 | Robert Downey, Jr. |
| Eminem | 0 | 1 | Dr. Dre |
| Eurythmics | 15 | 2 | The Edge |
| Lionel Richie | 15 | 1 | Lenny Kravitz |
| Pat Benatar | 22 | 2 | Sheryl Crow |
| Allen Grubman | * | * | John Mellencamp |
| Jimmy Iovine | * | * | Bruce Springsteen |
| Sylvia Robinson | * | * | [no inductor] |
| Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis | * | * | Janet Jackson |
| Judas Priest | * | * | Alice Cooper |
| Elizabeth Cotten | * | * | [no inductor] |
| Harry Belafonte | * | * | [no inductor] |
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
2021’s class celebrated artists who have not only dominated the charts but also influenced culture and sound for decades. This year’s group highlighted the diversity and enduring legacy of rock and roll.
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carole King | 35 | 2 | Taylor Swift |
| Foo Fighters | 0 | 1 | Paul McCartney |
| The Go-Go’s | 15 | 1 | Drew Barrymore |
| Jay-Z | 0 | 1 | Dave Chappelle |
| Tina Turner | 31 | 2 | Angela Bassett |
| Todd Rundgren | 25 | 3 | Patti Smith |
| Clarence Avant | * | * | Lionel Richie |
| Billy Preston | * | * | Ringo Starr |
| LL Cool J | * | * | Dr. Dre |
| Randy Rhoads | * | * | Tom Morello |
| Charley Patton | * | * | Gary Clark, Jr. |
| Gil Scott-Heron | * | * | Common |
| Kraftwerk | * | * | Pharrell |
2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The year 2020 inducted artists who have shaped various genres, from new wave and hip-hop to hard rock, reflecting the Hall of Fame’s recognition of rock and roll’s broad influence.
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depeche Mode | 13 | 3 | Charlize Theron |
| The Doobie Brothers | 23 | 1 | Luke Bryan |
| Nine Inch Nails | 5 | 3 | Iggy Pop |
| Notorious B.I.G. | 0 | 1 | Sean “Diddy” Combs |
| T. Rex | 26 | 1 | Ringo Starr |
| Whitney Houston | 10 | 1 | Alicia Keys |
| Irving Azoff | * | * | Don Henley |
| Jon Landau | * | * | Bruce Springsteen |
2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
2019 celebrated artists who have defined eras of music, from punk rock pioneers to pop icons, showcasing the diverse and evolving nature of rock and roll.
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cure | 15 | 2 | Trent Reznor |
| Def Leppard | 14 | 1 | Brian May |
| Janet Jackson | 11 | 3 | Janelle Mone |
| Radiohead | 1 | 2 | David Byrne |
| Roxy Music | 21 | 1 | Simon Le Bon and John Taylor |
| Stevie Nicks | 12 | 1 | Harry Styles |
| The Zombies | 29 | 4 | Susanna Hoffs |
2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The class of 2018 honored artists spanning genres and generations, from stadium rock giants to soul legends, representing the wide spectrum of influence within rock and roll.
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Jovi | 9 | 2 | Howard Stern |
| The Cars | 14 | 3 | Brandon Flowers |
| Dire Straits | 14 | 1 | (self-inducted) |
| The Moody Blues | 28 | 1 | Ann Wilson |
| Nina Simone | 32 | 1 | Mary J. Blige |
| Sister Rosetta Tharpe | * | * | Brittany Howard |
2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
2017’s inductees included artists who have become synonymous with their genres, from hip-hop to classic rock, highlighting the Hall of Fame’s embrace of diverse musical forms.
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2Pac | 0 | 1 | Snoop Dogg |
| Electric Light Orchestra | 20 | 1 | Dhani Harrison |
| Joan Baez | 31 | 1 | Jackson Browne |
| Journey | 16 | 1 | Pat Monahan |
| Pearl Jam | 0 | 1 | David Letterman |
| Yes | 22 | 3 | Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson |
| Nile Rodgers | * | * | Pharrell |
2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The 2016 class featured artists who have shaped diverse sounds within rock and roll, from hard rock and hip-hop to classic rock bands, demonstrating the Hall of Fame’s inclusive view of the genre.
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Trick | 13 | 1 | Kid Rock |
| Chicago | 21 | 1 | Rob Thomas |
| Deep Purple | 22 | 3 | Lars Ulrich |
| N.W.A | 3 | 4 | Kendrick Lamar |
| Steve Miller | 22 | 1 | The Black Keys |
| Bert Berns | * | * | Stevie Van Zandt |
2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
2015’s inductees spanned genres and generations, from blues legends to punk rock pioneers, showcasing the Hall of Fame’s commitment to recognizing the breadth of rock and roll history.
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Withers | 18 | 1 | Stevie Wonder |
| Green Day | 0 | 1 | Fall Out Boy |
| Joan Jett and the Blackhearts | 9 | 3 | Miley Cyrus |
| Lou Reed | 17 | 3 | Patti Smith |
| The Paul Butterfield Blues Band | 26 | 4 | Peter Wolf |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble | 6 | 1 | John Mayer |
| Ringo Starr | * | * | Paul McCartney |
| The “5” Royales | * | * | Steve Cropper |
(Continue listing inductees year by year from 2014 down to 1986 following the same table format and structure. Due to length constraints, I will not replicate all years here, but the pattern is to continue this for each year present in the original article, maintaining the table structure and year-based headings.)
2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Stevens | 22 | 2 | Art Garfunkel |
| Hall & Oates | 16 | 1 | Questlove |
| KISS | 14 | 2 | Tom Morello |
| Linda Ronstadt | 19 | 1 | Glenn Frey |
| Nirvana | 0 | 1 | Michael Stipe |
| Peter Gabriel | 11 | 1 | Chris Martin |
| Andrew Loog Oldham | * | * | Peter Asher |
| Brian Epstein | * | * | Peter Asher |
| The E Street Band | * | * | Bruce Springsteen |
2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert King | 25 | 1 | John Mayer |
| Donna Summer | 13 | 5 | Kelly Rowland |
| Heart | 11 | 2 | Chris Cornell |
| Public Enemy | 0 | 1 | Spike Lee and Harry Belafonte |
| Randy Newman | 25 | 2 | Don Henley |
| Rush | 14 | 1 | Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins |
| Lou Adler | * | * | Cheech and Chong |
| Quincy Jones | * | * | Oprah Winfrey |
2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Caps | * | * | Smokey Robinson |
| The Comets | * | * | Smokey Robinson |
| The Crickets | * | * | Smokey Robinson |
| The Famous Flames | * | * | Smokey Robinson |
| The Midnighters | * | * | Smokey Robinson |
| The Miracles | * | * | Smokey Robinson |
| Beastie Boys | 4 | 3 | Chuck D & LL Cool J |
| Donovan | 21 | 2 | John Mellencamp |
| Guns N’ Roses | 0 | 1 | Green Day |
| Laura Nyro | 19 | 3 | Bette Midler |
| Red Hot Chili Peppers | 2 | 2 | Chris Rock |
| The Small Faces/The Faces | 20 | 1 | Stevie Van Zandt |
| Don Kirshner | * | * | Carole King |
| Cosimo Matassa | * | * | Robbie Robertson |
| Glyn Johns | * | * | Robbie Robertson |
| Tom Dowd | * | * | Robbie Robertson |
| Freddie King | * | * | Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill |
2011 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Cooper | 16 | 1 | Rob Zombie |
| Darlene Love | 22 | 3 | Bette Midler |
| Dr. John | 17 | 1 | John Legend |
| Neil Diamond | 22 | 1 | Paul Simon |
| Tom Waits | 12 | 1 | Neil Young |
| Art Rupe | * | * | Lloyd Price |
| Jac Holzman | * | * | John Densmore |
| Leon Russell | * | * | Elton John |
2010 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBA | 11 | 2 | Barry and Robin Gibb |
| Genesis | 16 | 1 | Trey Anastasio |
| The Hollies | 20 | 1 | Steven Van Zandt |
| Jimmy Cliff | 17 | 1 | Wyclef Jean |
| The Stooges | 15 | 8 | Billie Joe Armstrong |
| Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil | * | * | Carole King |
| David Geffen | * | * | Jackson Browne |
| Ellie Greenwich & Jeff Barry | * | * | Carole King |
| Jesse Stone | * | * | Carole King |
| Mort Shuman | * | * | Carole King |
| Otis Blackwell | * | * | Carole King |
2009 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Black | * | * | Garry Tallent |
| D.J. Fontana | * | * | Max Weinberg |
| Spooner Oldham | * | * | Paul Shaffer |
| Bobby Womack | 16 | 1 | Ron Wood |
| Jeff Beck | 16 | 1 | Jimmy Page |
| Little Anthony & the Imperials | 23 | 1 | Smokey Robinson |
| Metallica | 1 | 1 | Flea |
| Run DMC | 0 | 1 | Eminem |
| Wanda Jackson | * | * | Rosanne Cash |
2008 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Walter | * | * | Ben Harper |
| The Dave Clark Five | 20 | 3 | Tom Hanks |
| John Mellencamp | 6 | 3 | Billy Joel |
| Leonard Cohen | 15 | 1 | Lou Reed |
| Madonna | 0 | 1 | Justin Timberlake |
| The Ventures | 22 | 1 | John Fogerty |
| Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff | * | * | Jerry Butler |
2007 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five | 2 | 3 | Jay-Z |
| Patti Smith | 6 | 7 | Zack de la Rocha |
| R.E.M. | 0 | 1 | Eddie Vedder |
| The Ronettes | 18 | 1 | Keith Richards |
| Van Halen | 3 | 1 | Velvet Revolver |
2006 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sabbath | 10 | 8 | Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield |
| Blondie | 4 | 1 | Shirley Manson |
| Lynyrd Skynyrd | 9 | 7 | Kid Rock |
| Miles Davis | 20 | 1 | Herbie Hancock |
| Sex Pistols | 4 | 5 | Jann Wenner |
| Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss | * | * | Sting |
2005 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Guy | 12 | 1 | Eric Clapton and B.B. King |
| The O’Jays | 14 | 2 | Justin Timberlake |
| Percy Sledge | 13 | 1 | Rod Stewart |
| The Pretenders | 0 | 1 | Neil Young |
| U2 | 0 | 1 | Bruce Springsteen |
| Frank Barsalona | * | * | Steve Van Zandt |
| Seymour Stein | * | * | Ice-T |
2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Seger | 12 | 2 | Kid Rock |
| The Dells | 13 | 3 | Robert Townsend |
| George Harrison | 10 | 1 | Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne |
| Jackson Browne | 6 | 2 | Bruce Springsteen |
| Prince | 0 | 1 | OutKast and Alicia Keys |
| Traffic | 11 | 1 | Dave Matthews |
| ZZ Top | 8 | 1 | Keith Richards |
| Jann S. Wenner | * | * | Mick Jagger |
2003 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny Benjamin | * | * | Paul Shaffer |
| Floyd Cramer | * | * | Paul Shaffer |
| Steve Douglas | * | * | Paul Shaffer |
| AC/DC | 2 | 3 | Steven Tyler |
| The Clash | 0 | 1 | The Edge and Tom Morello |
| Elvis Costello & the Attractions | 0 | 1 | Elton John |
| The Police | 0 | 1 | Gwen Stefani |
| Righteous Brothers | 14 | 1 | Billy Joel |
| Mo Ostin | * | * | Lorne Michaels, Paul Simon and Neil Young |
2002 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Atkins | * | * | Marty Stuart |
| Brenda Lee | 16 | 3 | Jewel |
| Gene Pitney | 15 | 7 | Darlene Love |
| Isaac Hayes | 9 | 1 | Alicia Keys |
| Ramones | 0 | 1 | Eddie Vedder |
| Talking Heads | 0 | 1 | Anthony Kiedis |
| Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers | 0 | 1 | Jakob Dylan |
| Jim Stewart | * | * | Sam Moore and Steve Cropper |
2001 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Burton | * | * | Keith Richards |
| Johnnie Johnson | * | * | Keith Richards |
| Aerosmith | 2 | 2 | Kid Rock |
| The Flamingos | 15 | 5 | Frankie Valli |
| Michael Jackson | 3 | 1 | N Sync |
| Paul Simon | 10 | 1 | Marc Anthony |
| Queen | 2 | 2 | Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins |
| Ritchie Valens | 15 | 3 | Ricky Martin |
| Solomon Burke | 15 | 9 | Mary J. Blige |
| Steely Dan | 3 | 3 | Moby |
| Chris Blackwell | * | * | Bono |
2000 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Palmer | * | * | Mike Leiber and Jerry Stoller |
| Hal Blaine | * | * | Mike Leiber and Jerry Stoller |
| James Jamerson | * | * | Mike Leiber and Jerry Stoller |
| King Curtis | * | * | Mike Leiber and Jerry Stoller |
| Scotty Moore | * | * | Mike Leiber and Jerry Stoller |
| Bonnie Raitt | 3 | 1 | Melissa Etheridge |
| Earth, Wind & Fire | 4 | 2 | Lil Kim |
| Eric Clapton | 4 | 1 | Robbie Robertson |
| James Taylor | 6 | 1 | Paul McCartney |
| Lovin’ Spoonful | 9 | 1 | John Mellencamp |
| The Moonglows | 14 | 7 | Paul Simon |
| Clive Davis | * | * | Patti Smith |
| Billie Holiday | * | * | Diana Ross |
| Nat “King” Cole | * | * | Ray Charles |
1999 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Joel | 2 | 2 | Ray Charles |
| Bruce Springsteen | 0 | 1 | Bono |
| Curtis Mayfield | 3 | 1 | Puff Daddy |
| Del Shannon | 13 | 6 | Art Alexakis |
| Dusty Springfield | 9 | 2 | Elton John |
| Paul McCartney | 6 | 1 | Neil Young |
| The Staple Singers | 13 | 1 | Lauryn Hill |
| George Martin | * | * | Jimmy Iovine |
| Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys | * | * | Chris Isaak |
| Charles Brown | * | * | Bonnie Raitt |
1998 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagles | 0 | 1 | Jimmy Buffett |
| Fleetwood Mac | 4 | 1 | Sheryl Crow |
| Gene Vincent | 12 | 7 | John Fogerty |
| Lloyd Price | 12 | 7 | Tony Rich |
| The Mamas and the Papas | 6 | 2 | Shania Twain |
| Santana | 3 | 1 | John Popper |
| Allen Toussaint | * | * | Robbie Robertson |
| Jelly Roll Morton | * | * | Ahmet Ertegun |
1997 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bee Gees | 6 | 2 | Brian Wilson, Raphael Saadiq |
| Buffalo Springfield | 4 | 5 | Tom Petty |
| Crosby, Stills and Nash | 2 | 1 | James Taylor |
| The Jackson Five | 3 | 4 | Diana Ross |
| Joni Mitchell | 3 | 3 | Shawn Colvin, Graham Nash |
| Parliament-Funkadelic | 1 | 3 | Prince |
| The (Young) Rascals | 5 | 4 | Steve Van Zandt |
| Syd Nathan | * | * | Seymour Stein |
| Bill Monroe | * | * | Ricky Skaggs and Emmylou Harris |
| Mahalia Jackson | * | * | Mavis Staples |
1996 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Bowie | 4 | 2 | Madonna and David Byrne |
| Gladys Knight and the Pips | 10 | 4 | Mariah Carey |
| Jefferson Airplane | 4 | 2 | Mickey Hart and Phil Lesh |
| Little Willie John | 10 | 8 | Stevie Wonder |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 2 | Billy Corgan |
| The Shirelles | 9 | 3 | Darlene Love, Merry Clayton and Marianne Faithfull |
| The Velvet Underground | 4 | 5 | Patti Smith |
| Tom Donahue | * | * | Bob Krasnow |
| Pete Seeger | * | * | Arlo Guthrie and Harry Belafonte |
1995 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Green | 2 | 1 | Natalie Cole |
| The Allman Brothers Band | 0 | 1 | Willie Nelson |
| Frank Zappa | 3 | 3 | Lou Reed |
| Janis Joplin | 0 | 1 | Melissa Etheridge |
| Led Zeppelin | 0 | 1 | Steven Tyler and Joe Perry |
| Martha and the Vandellas | 6 | 3 | Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson |
| Neil Young | 0 | 1 | Eddie Vedder |
| Paul Ackerman | * | * | Ahmet Ertegun |
| The Orioles | * | * | Deborah Chessler and Seymour Stein |
1994 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Animals | 4 | 3 | Dave Pirner |
| The Band | 0 | 1 | Eric Clapton |
| Bob Marley | 3 | 2 | Bono |
| Duane Eddy | 8 | 8 | Mick Jones |
| Elton John | 0 | 1 | Axl Rose |
| The Grateful Dead | 1 | 2 | Bruce Hornsby |
| John Lennon | 0 | 1 | Paul McCartney |
| Rod Stewart | 4 | 2 | Jeff Beck |
| Johnny Otis | * | * | Etta James |
| Willie Dixon | * | * | Chuck Berry |
1993 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cream | 1 | 2 | ZZ Top |
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 0 | 1 | Bruce Springsteen |
| The Doors | 0 | 1 | Eddie Vedder |
| Etta James | 7 | 2 | k.d. lang |
| Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers | 7 | 8 | Boyz II Men |
| Ruth Brown | 7 | 6 | Bonnie Raitt |
| Sly and the Family Stone | 0 | 1 | George Clinton |
| Van Morrison | 0 | 1 | Robbie Robertson |
| Dick Clark | * | * | Dion |
| Milt Gabler | * | * | Billy Crystal |
| Dinah Washington | * | * | Natalie Cole |
1992 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby “Blue” Bland | 6 | 6 | B.B. King |
| Booker T. and the M.G.’s | 4 | 3 | Jim Stewart |
| The Isley Brothers | 6 | 1 | Little Richard |
| The Jimi Hendrix Experience | 0 | 1 | Neil Young |
| Johnny Cash | 6 | 3 | Lyle Lovett |
| Sam & Dave | 0 | 1 | Billy Joel |
| The Yardbirds | 2 | 3 | The Edge |
| Bill Graham | * | * | Carlos Santana |
| Doc Pomus | * | * | Phil Spector |
| Leo Fender | * | * | Keith Richards |
| Elmore James | * | * | Robbie Robertson |
| Professor Longhair | * | * | Aaron Neville |
1991 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Byrds | 0 | 1 | Don Henley |
| Ike and Tina Turner | 5 | 3 | Phil Spector |
| The Impressions | 2 | 3 | Tracy Chapman |
| Jimmy Reed | 5 | 6 | ZZ Top |
| John Lee Hooker | 5 | 1 | Bonnie Raitt |
| LaVern Baker | 5 | 6 | Chaka Khan |
| Wilson Pickett | 2 | 3 | Bobby Brown |
| Dave Bartholomew | * | * | The Neville Brothers |
| Ralph Bass | * | * | Hank Ballard |
| Nesuhi Ertegun | * | * | Quincy Jones |
| Howlin’ Wolf | * | * | Robert Cray |
1990 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Darin | 4 | 5 | Paul Anka |
| The Four Seasons | 2 | 3 | Bob Crewe |
| The Four Tops | 4 | 2 | Stevie Wonder |
| Hank Ballard | 4 | 5 | Boz Scaggs |
| The Kinks | 0 | 1 | Graham Nash |
| The Platters | 4 | 3 | Phil Spector |
| Simon and Garfunkel | 0 | 1 | James Taylor |
| The Who | 0 | 1 | U2 |
| Gerry Goffin and Carole King | * | * | Ben E. King |
| Holland, Dozier and Holland | * | * | Diana Ross |
| Charlie Christian | * | * | Vernon Reid |
| Louis Armstrong | * | * | Rickie Lee Jones |
| Ma Rainey | * | * | Bonnie Raitt |
1989 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dion | 3 | 4 | Lou Reed |
| Otis Redding | 2 | 1 | Little Richard |
| The Rolling Stones | 0 | 1 | Pete Townshend |
| Stevie Wonder | 1 | 1 | Paul Simon |
| The Temptations | 2 | 1 | Daryl Hall and John Oates |
| Phil Spector | * | * | Tina Turner |
| Bessie Smith | * | * | Anita Baker |
| The Ink Spots | * | * | Bobby McFerrin |
| The Soul Stirrers | * | * | Al Green |
1988 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beach Boys | 0 | 1 | Elton John |
| The Beatles | 0 | 1 | Mick Jagger |
| Bob Dylan | 0 | 1 | Bruce Springsteen |
| The Drifters | 2 | 2 | Billy Joel |
| The Supremes | 2 | 2 | Little Richard |
| Berry Gordy, Jr. | * | * | Ahmet Ertegun |
| Lead Belly | * | * | Pete Seeger |
| Les Paul | * | * | Jeff Beck |
| Woody Guthrie | * | * | Neil Young |
1987 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aretha Franklin | 1 | 1 | Keith Richards |
| B. B. King | 1 | 2 | Sting |
| Big Joe Turner | 1 | 2 | Doc Pomus |
| Bill Haley | 1 | 2 | Chuck Berry |
| Bo Diddley | 1 | 2 | ZZ Top |
| Carl Perkins | 1 | 1 | Sam Phillips |
| Clyde McPhatter | 1 | 2 | Ben E. King |
| The Coasters | 1 | 2 | Lester Sill |
| Eddie Cochran | 1 | 2 | Mick Jones |
| Jackie Wilson | 1 | 2 | Peter Wolf |
| Marvin Gaye | 1 | 2 | Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson |
| Muddy Waters | 1 | 2 | Paul Butterfield |
| Ricky Nelson | 1 | 2 | John Fogerty |
| Roy Orbison | 1 | 2 | Bruce Springsteen |
| Smokey Robinson | 1 | 2 | Daryl Hall and John Oates |
| Ahmet Ertegun | * | * | Jann S. Wenner and Walter Yetnikoff |
| Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller | * | * | Brian Wilson |
| Jerry Wexler | * | * | Jann S. Wenner |
| Leonard Chess | * | * | Ewart Abner |
| Hank Williams | * | * | Seymour Stein |
| Louis Jordan | * | * | Seymour Stein |
| T-Bone Walker | * | * | Seymour Stein |
1986 Inaugural Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The very first class of inductees in 1986 set the stage for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, honoring the pioneers who laid the foundation of rock and roll music. This initial group was composed of true legends, recognizing their foundational contributions to the genre.
| Artist | Years Waited | # of Noms | Inducted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Holly | 0 | 1 | John Fogerty |
| Chuck Berry | 0 | 1 | Keith Richards |
| Elvis Presley | 0 | 1 | Julian and Sean Lennon |
| The Everly Brothers | 0 | 1 | Neil Young |
| Fats Domino | 0 | 1 | Billy Joel |
| James Brown | 0 | 1 | Steve Winwood |
| Jerry Lee Lewis | 0 | 1 | Hank Williams Jr. |
| Little Richard | 0 | 1 | Roberta Flack |
| Ray Charles | 0 | 1 | Quincy Jones |
| Sam Cooke | 0 | 1 | Herb Alpert |
| Alan Freed | * | * | Norm N. Nite and Scott Muni |
| Sam Phillips | * | * | Jerry Lee Lewis |
| John Hammond | * | * | Ahmet Ertegun |
| Jimmie Rodgers | * | * | Jerry Wexler |
| Jimmy Yancey | * | * | Ahmet Ertegun |
| Robert Johnson | * | * | Robert Palmer (writer) |
* Denotes an artist who was inducted as an Early Influence, a Sideman, a Non-Performer, or a Lifetime Achievement recipient.
Note: Artists displayed in larger fonts were inducted shortly after becoming eligible. (This formatting is not directly replicable in markdown table but is noted for content accuracy).
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Conclusion
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees By Year represent a living history of music. From the foundational artists of the 1950s and 60s to the genre-bending innovators of today, this list showcases the incredible breadth and depth of rock and roll’s influence. Exploring this list is not just a journey through musical milestones, but also a testament to the power of music to shape culture and inspire generations. Continue your exploration of rock history by delving deeper into the careers of these legendary artists on rockscapes.net.
