Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 inductees announced: Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Mary J. Blige and more

Inductees include Dave Matthews Band, Alexis Korner and John Mayall, Norman Whitfield and the late Jimmy Buffet.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2024 inductees, and the list celebrates a spectrum of musical genres and eras.

This year's class is headlined by the iconic Cher, R&B queen Mary J. Blige, and the return of heavy metal's Ozzy Osbourne.

The roster also features 70s rock staples like Peter Frampton and Foreigner, 90s alt-rock favorites Dave Matthews Band, and the influential hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest.

In a surprising move, the late Jimmy Buffett was inducted via the "Musical Excellence" award, bypassing the traditional voting process. This category also welcomes Dionne Warwick and the proto-punk pioneers MC5.

The Hall of Fame made a notable effort to honor influential figures beyond the performance category.

Blues legends Alexis Korner and John Mayall received the "Musical Influence Award," while Motown songwriter/producer Norman Whitfield earned a posthumous "Musical Excellence" award.
Suzanne de Passe, a pivotal figure in Motown's success and a film/TV executive, receives the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

This year's inductees were announced during an "American Idol" broadcast, a first for the Hall of Fame.