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Missy Elliot and George Michael Among 2023's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

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Missy Elliot and George Michael Among 2023's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

Missy Elliot and George Michael Among 2023's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

Missy Elliot and George Michael Among 2023's , Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees.

Missy Elliot and George Michael Among 2023's , Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees.

Fox News reports that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee ceremony will take place on November 3 in New York City.

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Inductees include Missy Elliot, Kate Bush, Willie Nelson, Chaka Khan and Sheryl Crow.

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Inductees include Missy Elliot, Kate Bush, Willie Nelson, Chaka Khan and Sheryl Crow.

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Inductees include Missy Elliot, Kate Bush, Willie Nelson, Chaka Khan and Sheryl Crow.

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Inductees include Missy Elliot, Kate Bush, Willie Nelson, Chaka Khan and Sheryl Crow.

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Inductees include Missy Elliot, Kate Bush, Willie Nelson, Chaka Khan and Sheryl Crow.

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The late George Michael will also be inducted into the hall at the ceremony, which will be streamed live on Disney+ for the first time.

Fox News reports that 2023 inductees must have released their first commercial recording in 1998 or earlier in order to be eligible.

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Over 1,000 artists, music historians and industry professionals vote on who will be inducted each year.

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Missy Elliot will become the first female hip-hop artist inducted into the rock hall.

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Kate Bush, who was a nominee last year, earned her induction after her song, "Running Up That Hill," was featured in the hit show 'Stranger Things.'.

Kate Bush, who was a nominee last year, earned her induction after her song, "Running Up That Hill," was featured in the hit show 'Stranger Things.'.

Fox News reports that Bush has already broken three Guinness World Records, including one for the oldest woman to reach number one on the charts.

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The hall said that George Michael's posthumous induction was for , "paving the way for a generation of proud LGBTQIA+ artists, from Sam Smith to Lil Nas X to Troye Sivan.".

A TV special featuring highlights from the ceremony, including performances and standout moments, will air on ABC on January 1.


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