'Morning Quickie': Rock Hall induction ceremony recap

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was this weekend! Sixteen of musics biggest acts were honored this time…including Mary J. Blige, Cher, and Ozzy Osbourne. There was a ton of celebrities in attendance as well, including Busta Rhymes, Kelly Clarkson, and Wolfgang Van Halen. Those celebs presented the awards and even performed. The ceremony aired live on Disney+, and highlights of the big night will broadcast on ABC on January 1st, 2025.

Let’s dive in to some of the big moments below:

Dua Lipa and Cher kicked off the 2024 Rock Hall ceremony with a performance of Cher’s hit “Believe.” Cher also performed her iconic “If I Could Turn Back Time” before accepting her induction.

During her acceptance speech, Cher joked about the difficulty of being inducted, saying it was harder than getting divorced from two men. She also credited David Geffen for helping secure her place in the Hall.

Original members James J.T. Taylor and Robert “Kool” Bell reunited to perform a medley of Kool & the Gang’s greatest hits. They thrilled the audience with classics like “Get Down on It” and “Celebration.”

Dionne Warwick performed her hit “I’ll Never Love This Way Again” with Jennifer Hudson. Their powerful duet earned a standing ovation from the audience.

A star-studded lineup, including Demi Lovato and Kelly Clarkson, performed Foreigner’s biggest hits. Highlights included “Feels Like the First Time” and Lou Gramm shocked the crowd by joining Kelly Clarkson for “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Other performers alongside the acting members of the group included Chad Smith, Slash, and Sammy Hagar also making an appearance!

Peter Frampton, inducted into the Hall, performed his hit “Do You Feel Like We Do” with Keith Urban. Their guitar-sparring duet was one of the night’s standout rock performances.

Dave Matthews honored the late Jimmy Buffett with an emotional tribute. “He made everyone feel special; he made me feel very special. I wish he could be here, but it’s too late,” he told the audience. He performed Buffett’s “A Pirate Looks at Forty,” bringing some audience members to shed a tear.

Dave Chappelle gave a heartfelt speech praising A Tribe Called Quest’s impact on hip-hop and their personal support for him. He also emotionally thanked the group for helping him return to TV after a 12-year absence. “You shared your platform with me and invited me to be on Saturday Night Live with you, and it brought me back to television after 12 years in the cold. And I will always be grateful for you,” he told them.

The Roots, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, and more performed a high-energy tribute to A Tribe Called Quest. The performances included hits like “Can I Kick It?” and “Scenario,” with the crowd on their feet.

Mary J. Blige performed a medley of her hits, including “My Life” and “Family Affair,” with a standout duet featuring Ella Mai. Her performance received high praise from Method Man, who yelled out that she “killed” her performance as she left the stage.

Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a tribute performance featuring Jelly Roll, Billy Idol, and others performing his hits like “Crazy Train” and “No More Tears.” The tribute celebrated his legacy as rock's “Prince of Darkness.”

Dave Matthews Band closed the ceremony with a jam session featuring fan-favorites like “Ants Marching.” They wrapped up with a cover of “Burning Down the House” to honor the Talking Heads and the 40th anniversary of their concert film “Stop Making Sense.”

Check out all the inductees below.

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