CLEVELAND - The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 inductees have been announced. Some of the inductees are Pat Benatar, Carly Simon, Lionel Richie, and Dolly Parton. Parton voiced hesitation on the induction, saying "she doesn't feel like she's "earned that right" and doesn't want to split the vote." Parton changed her tune, saying she would accept if she were inducted. After that, she was inducted. With the addition of Dolly Parton, this class is one of the most diverse in the hall's history.
Performer Category
Pat Benatar
Duran Duran
Eminem
Eurythmics
Dolly Parton
Lionel Richie
Carly Simon
Musical Excellence Award
Judas Priest
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Early Influence Award
Harry Belafonte
Elizabeth Cotten
Ahmet Ertegun Award
Allen Grubman
Jimmy Iovine
Sylvia Robinson
The Induction ceremony will be held on November 5th in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater. You can watch the induction below.
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