Elton John, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews, H.E.R. to Perform at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony

Elton John, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews, Brandi Carlile and H.E.R. will perform at the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony alongside some of those entering this year’s prestigious class, including Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott and Sheryl Crow.

The Hall announced Thursday that the Nov. 3 event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn will also be livestreamed and broadcast on Disney+ and ABC. 

“This historic live stream on Disney+ and special on ABC is a testament to the diverse sounds and enduring power of rock and roll,” John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a statement. “Over the last three decades, the annual live Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction has become music’s highest honor, celebrating the artists who’ve defined generations and changed music forever.”

Nelson, Elliott and Crow are joined by Kate Bush, George Michael, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners to make up the all-star list of 2023 inductees. St. Vincent and New Edition are slated to perform in celebration of the honorees, while Chaka Khan — who will receive the musical excellence award at the event — will also hit the stage. Bernie Taupin, John’s longtime songwriting collaborator, will also receive the musical excellence award.

Others to make it into the Rock Hall include hip-hop founding father DJ Kool Herc and guitar great Link Wray, who will both earn the musical influence award; prolific songwriter-musician Al Kooper will receive the musical excellence award; and the Ahmet Ertegun Award, an honor for non-performing industry professionals, will go to Soul Train creator Don Cornelius, who died in 2012.

Artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to be eligible for induction into the Rock Hall, which is celebrating its 38th year.

 “The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony has been the home to some of the most memorable moments in music history and celebrates the immeasurable impact these artists have had on the industry and culture,” Rob Mills, Walt Disney Television’s executive vice president of unscripted and alternative entertainment, said in a statement. “We are so excited to offer audiences a front-row seat when they tune in to Disney+ and ABC.”