Tupac, Pearl Jam and Journey are joining the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Artists are eligible to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after the release of their first album or single
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Tupac Shakur, Yes and ELO have all been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for 2017, an announcement revealed on Tuesday.
Tupac, who was murdered in 1996, is only the sixth hip hop artist to be honoured.
Also announced as inductees were Pearl Jam, Joan Baez, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Yes, and ELO. Chic's Nile Rodgers is being given the Award for Musical Excellence.
Journey, who had something of a comeback thanks to the use of their song 'Don't Stop Believin'' in the TV series Glee, and its consequent resurgence in popularity, said that they were "humbled to be included".
Prog rockers Yes entered on their third ballot, 26 years after they first became eligible. "It's a bit like waiting for a train," guitarist Steve Howe said.
"Maybe it's on time and you just noticed waiting. I don't regret the wait. I just feel this must be the right time. "
Jeff Lynne, who toured with the reformed Electric Light Orchestra, said he was "deeply honoured to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame".
"I would like to thank all the great fans who have supported us over the years," he added.
Joan Baez was more surprised at the honour. "I never considered myself to be a rock and roll artist," she said in a statement.
"But as part of the folk music boom which contributed to and influenced the rock revolution of the sixties, I am very proud that some of the songs I sang made their way into the rock lexicon. I very much appreciate this honour and acknowledgement by the Hall of Fame."
Artists are eligible to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after the release of their first album or single (this was the case for Tupac and Pearl Jam).
The induction ceremony, most of which involve a huge all-star jam at the end of the show, is being held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on 7 April 2017. An edited version is set to be aired via HBO and a radio broadcast on SiriusXM. Ticket details are set to be announced in January.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments