2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction: 5 must-see moments
ByKelli Dugan, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
ByKelli Dugan, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its eclectic Class of 2021 on Saturday night in Cleveland, and these legendary performers did not disappoint.
Among the 2021 inductees were singer-songwriter Carole King, rapper LL Cool J, 80s trailblazers The Go-Gos, entertainment mogul Jay-Z and the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner.
Enjoy the following glimpses into the star-studded event.
1. Just an iconic inductee hugging another iconic inductee:
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters played a three-song set as they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night (David Richard/Associated Press )
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Nate Mendel of the Foo Fighters speaks during the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (David Richard/Associated Press )
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Paul McCartney and Dave Grohl jam onstage during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The former Beatle and the Foo Fighters sang "Get Back" during the induction ceremony. (David Richard/Associated Press )
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Belinda Carlisle performs with The Go-Go's during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony From left to right, Jane Wiedlin, Gina Schock, Belinda Carlisle, Charlotte Caffey and Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's pose in the press room during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The Go-Go's perform during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tina Turner is shown on a screen during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. Turner was inducted in the performer category. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Actress Drew Barrymore inducts The Go-Go's during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Angela Bassett answers a question in the press room during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Clarence Avant speaks during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. Avant was inducted for the Ahmet Ertegun Award. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Gary Clark Jr. performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony H.E.R. and Keith Urban perform during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Mickey Guyton performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Lionel Ritchie, left, hugs Clarence Avant during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. Avant was inducted for the Ahmet Ertegun Award. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony LL Cool J answers questions in the press room during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. The rapper is the recipient of the Musical Excellence Award. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony LL Cool J poses in the press room during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. The rapper is the recipient of the Musical Excellence Award. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Christina Aguilera performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Rapper Dr. Dre presents LL Cool J for the Musical Excellence Award during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Carole King speaks after being inducted in the performer category during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Brandi Carlile answers questions during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Jennifer Hudson performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony LL Cool J performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. The rapper was inducted for the Musical Excellence Award. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Taylor Swift performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Jennifer Hudson and Carole King pose for photos in the press room during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony LL Cool J performs with Jennifer Lopez during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Jennifer Hudson performs during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) (David Richard/AP)
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Carole King answers questions during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane/AP)
