Special Guest Stars Announced For The 2021 ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, Debuting November 20 On HBO

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation revealed an initial list of all-star presenters and performers who will take the stage on October 30th at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The 2021 ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Initial lineup of special guests include:

· Angela Bassett inducting Tina Turner, with performances by Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., and Bryan Adams

· Taylor Swift inducting Carole King, with performances by Taylor Swift and Jennifer Hudson

· Drew Barrymore inducting The Go-Go's

· Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters

· Lionel Richie inducting Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award

The Ceremony honors this year's Inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren in the Performer category, along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil Scott-Heron for Early Influence, LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads for Musical Excellence, and Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

The 2021 ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY is produced by Tenth Planet Production; executive producers, Joel Gallen, John Sykes and Joel Peresman, co-executive producer, Rick Austin and director Joel Gallen.

Learn more about purchasing tickets, event guidelines, and Induction Week schedule at www.rockhall.com.

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