The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recently honored a star-studded lineup, including Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, and Mary J. Blige, during an induction ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. Cher kicked off the event by performing her iconic hit “Believe” with Dua Lipa, while Zendaya, donning a bold gown reminiscent of Cher’s style, inducted the legendary singer. Cher used her acceptance speech to highlight her use of auto-tune, and encouraged women to keep persevering, quoting her mother as an inspiration.
Julia Roberts introduced Dave Matthews Band, praising their “spontaneous abandon,” as the group performed live, engaging the entire audience. Dr. Dre inducted Mary J. Blige, acknowledging her role in shaping the hip-hop soul genre, and Chuck D, alongside The Roots, paid tribute to Kool & the Gang. Ozzy Osbourne, entering the Hall for a second time, received a tribute from Jelly Roll and Billy Idol.
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The evening also included tributes to posthumous inductees like Jimmy Buffett and Cissy Houston, as well as a moment of silence for Liam Payne following his tragic passing. It was a night filled with memorable collaborations, celebrating legends across multiple generations of rock and soul music.
