Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott and Chaka Khan.Photo:Daniel DeSlover/ZUMA Press Wire, Theo Wargo/Getty, Arturo Holmes/Getty
Daniel DeSlover/ZUMA Press Wire, Theo Wargo/Getty, Arturo Holmes/Getty
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has some new inductees!
Sheryl Crow,Missy Elliott,Chaka KhanandWillie Nelsonwere among the stars inducted at the2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremonyon Friday, which was held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City.
“It was an honor to join Sheryl on stage, and I am so excited for her to be inducted into the RRHOF!" Rodrigo, 20, later shared in a statement with PEOPLE. “I am a massive fan of hers and her incredible songwriting,” she continued. “She’s equally as kind as she is talented and I feel so lucky that I was able to be part of celebrating such a legend.”
Olivia Rodrigo at the 38th Annual Rock & Role Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
“It doesn’t get any better than that. They both kept coming around and kissing me!” Frampton told the Associated Pressof sharing the stage with Nicks, 75, and Crow following the ceremony. “To have them both up there, it’s quite amazing. And Sheryl brought me here, and for that I can’t thank her enough.”
Speaking to PEOPLE ahead of the induction, Crow shared how “excited” she is torelease her new albumEvolutionon March 29.
“I said I’d never make a record again and I wound up with a bunch of songs that I wanted to just put out,” she explained of the record’s beginnings.
“It’s all stuff that I feel like is really pertinent to what’s happening right now,” the country star added. “And the whole thing started with a song about AI, and the album is calledEvolution, which is about that.”
Sheryl Crow was inducted at the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Friday.Kevin Mazur/Getty
“Nothing sounded the same after Missy came onto the scene,” Latifah, 53, said inher speech. “Everything changed — the bass lines changed, the pockets changed, the cadence, the writing. And that’s because Missy has always been a futurist, someone who’s always looking ahead.”
Queen Latifah inducted Missy Elliott in the Rock Hall.Kevin Kane/Getty
Kevin Kane/Getty
Elliott thenperformed a string of her hits, including “Pass That Dutch,” “Get Ur Freak On” and “Work It,” before giving a speech in which she noted, according to theAssociated Press, that she was honored at being inducted during the 50th anniversary year of hip-hop.
“To be standing here, it means so much to me,” she said, per the AP. “I’m honored just to be in a room with you all.”
Khan was inducted and performed with Sia at the ceremony.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
John, 76, also paid tribute to longtimefriend and collaborator Bernie Taupin, who was inducted during the Friday event.
Of his induction, Taupin told PEOPLE: “I wasn’t terribly surprised because I had inklings of it taking place, and I knew that there were people out there who were troubleshooting and talking to the right people and saying, ‘It’s about time.’ I guess it is about time.”
Elton John also performed at the ceremony.Theo Wargo/Getty
Theo Wargo/Getty
Among the other artists inducted into this year’s Roll Hall were Rage Against the Machine, The Spinners, Al Kooper,Kate Bush— whowas not in attendance— andGeorge Michael, posthumously.
“George Michael Entertainment, the estate, and George’s family are deeply grateful to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and to everybody who voted to induct George Michael this year,” read a statement from Michael’s estate. “It is a huge honor for one of the world’s greatest artists, songwriters, and producers.”
Crow performed with Chris Stapleton and Willie Nelson at the ceremony.Kevin Mazur/Getty
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Singer St. Vincent performed a cover of Bush’s 1985 song “Running Up That Hill” in tribute to the singer during her induction.
Other performers and presenters at the ceremony includedAdam Levine,Carrie Underwood,Brandi Carlile,LL Cool J,Miguel,Ice-T,New EditionandStevie Nicks.
source: people.com
