Inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have evolved to encompass more than just music — as icons such as Cher, Mary J. Blige, Dave Matthews, and Ozzy Osbourne stepped into the Hall… Alongside them, glamorous super fans and bold fashion statements dominated the scene.
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The grandeur unfolded on Saturday night in Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, where Cher’s timeless anthem, “Believe,” launched the festivities, delivered in collaboration with Dua Lipa.
When it was time to honor Cher, Zendaya took the stage in a stunning gown that seemed to be borrowed from Cher’s own wardrobe.
During her acceptance speech, Cher expressed her belief that she revolutionized the music landscape, referring to her pioneering use of auto-tune in tracks like “Believe,” and noted her inspirations including Cinderella (yes, you read that correctly) and her mother.
She remarked, “What I inherited from my mother is the tenacity to persevere. I’m reaching out to all the ladies … even when down, we keep advancing.”
Julia Roberts showed her support for Dave Matthews Band … during her induction remarks, she emphasized that the legendary ensemble’s charm lies in its “unpredictable creativity” — a quality vividly showcased as DMB thrilled the audience with an unforgettable performance.
Notable moments included Dr. Dre honoring Mary J. Blige, highlighting her pivotal role in the emergence of an entirely new music genre – hip-hop soul. Meanwhile, Chuck D alongside The Roots paid homage to new entrants Kool & the Gang, while Keith Urban and Roger Daltry made their appearance to celebrate inductee Peter Frampton.
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A plethora of all-star collaborations took center stage to honor Ozzy, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, and Dionne Warwick, all of whom were inducted this year into the Hall.
Additionally, heartfelt posthumous tributes were made for Jimmy Buffett, Kris Kristofferson, Cissy Houston, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton.
Liam was recognized during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame memorial pic.twitter.com/U796rNrsEf
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Even though One Direction hasn’t made it to the Hall of Fame, a moment of silence was held during the ceremony in remembrance of Liam Payne, mourned after the singer’s tragic passing the previous week in Buenos Aires.
As a side note, this marks Ozzy’s second induction into the Hall of Fame, having previously been inducted in 2006 as part of Black Sabbath. Jelly Roll and Billy Idol collaborated for a spectacular musical tribute to rock’s reigning Prince of Darkness.
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