Programming for the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction is a full-week affair with a variety of options to celebrate the momentous occasion. In addition to the ceremony, taking place in Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on 10/19, the following events will take place at and around the museum:
Induction Week Celebration Day, 10/13
Celebration Day kicks off the festivities for Induction Week with live music, music-themed activities and access to the new inductee exhibit, which opened on Friday. Ohio residents can enjoy complimentary admission to the museum from 9am-9pm with proof of Ohio residency. To ensure entry, grab a ticket in advance here.
Live music begins at 11am on the Union Home Mortgage Plaza stage. The schedule of Cleveland-based artists performing is:
- 11AM – Joe Brown Band
- 1PM – Marcus Smith and the Rapscallions
- 3PM – TRUSS
- 5PM – The Mechanics
Inside on the PNC Stage, DJ Red I will keep the crowd moving from 6:30-8PM. Museum visitors can also test their 2024 Inductee knowledge with trivia and check out “From The Vault” displays, gallery talks and screen print their own Induction Poster. Gallery Talks will take place in the 2024 Inductee Exhibit. They will take place twice, from:
- 12-2PM with Andy Leach, Senior Director of Museum & Archival Collections
- 4-6PM with Amanda Pecsenya, Director of Curatorial Affairs
Poster printing with Future Ink Graphics, featuring a design by local artist Justin Michael Will, will take place between 11AM-3PM while supplies last on the Union Home Mortgage Plaza.
Induction Week Concert: Speedy Ortiz & Napsack, 10/16
On Wednesday evening, Speedy Ortiz and local Cleveland band Napsack are playing a concert at the Rock Hall. Speedy Ortiz began as a solo project for Sadie Dupuis in 2011 and quickly expanded into a full band. They’ve played festival stages, supported artists like the Foo Fighters and Liz Phair and helped other artists such as Mitski and Soccer Mommy cut their teeth on tour. In 2023, Sadie Dupuis was named one of The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time by Rolling Stone. Dupuis is featured in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s exhibit Revolutionary Women In Music: Left of Center. Clevelanders Napsack create music full of three-part harmonies that intricately combines power-pop, post-punk and 1960s country to create a sound all their own. Tickets for this event are $10 for Rock Hall Members or $15 for Non-Members and can be purchased here.
Interview with 2024 Inductee Robert “Kool” Bell, 10/17
On Thursday, 2024 Inductee Robert “Kool” Bell of Kool & the Gang will join VP of Education Jason Hanley for a live, onstage interview about the band’s career, legacy and upcoming Induction. Bell is one of the founding members of the 7-time GRAMMY award-winning group. As one of the grooviest and most sampled bands of all time, Kool & the Gang helped lay the foundation for hip-hop hits and inspired grooves found in pop powerhouses Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. This event will take place in the Foster Theater. Doors are at 7PM and the interview begins at 8PM. Tickets are $10 and can be found here.
2024 Signature Plaque Dedication, 10/18
Each class that is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a signature plaque that is added and 2024’s class will be no exception. The plaque dedication is scheduled at 3pm at the Union Home Mortgage Plaza, weather permitting. Attendance is free with admission.
Authors Alley, 10/19
Snag signed copies of books that explore some of the greatest moments in rock history at Authors Alley. The following authors will be in attendance:
- Alan Light, author of “Peter Frampton: Do You Feel LIke I Do”
- Ben Wynne, author of “A Hound Dog Tale: Big Mama, Elvis, and the Song That Changed Everything”
- Brad Tolinski, author of “MC5: An Oral Biography of Rock’s Most Revolutionary Band”
- John Gorman, author of “Buzzard Archives Vol. 1”
- Carlo Wolff, author of “Invisible Soul: Uncovering Cleveland’s Underground Soul Scene”
- Deanna Adams, author of “Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Roots” and “Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Venues”
2024 Artists in Residence Performance, 10/19
From 12-1:30PM, join 2024 Artists in Residence Joe Brown and Karina Eleni as they perform on the Union Home Mortgage Plaza. This program is created in partnership with The Kulas Foundation and helps up-and-coming artists hone their musical skills and develop industry-related skills that will further their career.
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, 10/19
The newest class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will be inducted at 7pm on October 19th. The class includes the following artists:
Performer Category:
- Mary J. Blige
- Cher
- Dave Matthews Band
- Foreigner
- Peter Frampton
- Kool & the Gang
- Ozzy Osbourne
- A Tribe Called Quest
Musical Influence Award:
- Alexis Korner
- John Mayall
- Big Mama Thornton
Musical Excellence Award:
- Jimmy Buffett
- MC5
- Dionne Warwick
- Norman Whitfield
Ahmet Ertegun Award:
- Suzanne de Passe
Inductees will be inducted by the following artists, who are performing and presenting awards:
- James Taylor
- Slash
- Sammy Hagar
- The Roots
- Roger Daltry
- Julia Roberts
- Dua Lipa
- Dr. Dre
- Method Man
- Busta Rhymes
- Chuck D
- Ella Mai
- Demi Lovato
- Jelly Roll
- Keith Urban
- Kenny Chesney
- Mac McAnally
- Lucky Daye
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang and Dionne Warwick will also perform.
Tickets are available for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony here. Additionally, the 2024 Ceremony will be streamed on Disney+ and it will also be available on Hulu the next day. A special ABC airing will take place at a later date.
Cleveland Browns Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Game, 10/20
Over at Huntington Bank Field the Cleveland Browns will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a special themed game celebrating the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees. Inductees and special guests will take part in activations before and during the game. This event begins at 1PM. Tickets are available here.