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THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY PREMIERES ON DISNEY+ NOV. 3
<B>THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY PREMIERES ON DISNEY+ NOV. 3</b>
THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME 38TH ANNUALINDUCTION CEREMONY DEBUTS ON DISNEY+ NOV. 3.
Compiled By: Lana K. Wilson-Combs
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The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Foundation added nine new special guests for the Induction Ceremony on Nov. 3 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

The Induction Ceremony will air live Nov. 3 coast to coast on Disney+ at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) and will be available to stream following the ceremony.

ABC will air a primetime special, "2023 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring performance highlights and standout moments, on January 1, 2024 at 8 p.m.(ET/PT). It will be available the next day on Hulu and Disney+.

Confirmed presenters and performers include: Stevie Nicks, Adam Levine, Carrie Underwood, Common, Ice-T, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, and Sia. These special guests complement an already impressive lineup of inductees, presenters and performers, previously announced, such as Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews, Elton John, H.E.R., New Edition, and St. Vincent.

The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors this year's inductees: Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and one of my all-time favorite groups, The Spinners.

Other highlights of the evening will feature DJ Kool Herc and Link Wray honored for Musical Influence. Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, and Bernie Taupin will be recognized for Musical Excellence. The late Don Cornelius will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

This year's show will be produced and directed by Joel Gallen and Tenth Planet Productions, and the executive producers are John Sykes, Joel Peresman & Joel Gallen.

ABOUT THE SPINNERS:

The Spinners remain one of the most beloved R&B vocal groups in the world, celebrated by fans and fellow artists alike.

Initially a Motown band with Detroit origins, the Spinners' lush, soulful harmonies and magnetic stage presence would come to define Philadelphia soul. They achieved massive crossover success, with their songs filling the airwaves and connecting with listeners around the world.

Before settling into the classic five-man lineup of Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson, Pervis Jackson, Bobbie Smith, and Philippe Wynne, the Spinners spent nearly two decades in their native Detroit.

Starting out on Harvey Fuqua's Tri-Phi label, the Spinners released their debut single "That's What Girls Are Made For" in 1961. By 1964 the group had moved on to Motown's V.I.P. imprint, where "I'll Always Love You" became their first charting R&B single on the label, peaking at No. 8. The group also had a Top Five R&B single hit with the 1970's sensational jam"It's A Shame," cowritten and produced by Stevie Wonder.

Two years later, at the behest of the late Aretha Franklin, the Spinners moved to Atlantic, where they teamed up with Philadelphia producer-songwriter Thom Bell, a perfect choice given his prior work with the Delfonics and the Stylistics.

The group became a hitmaking machine with four No. 1 R&B hits in less than 18 months: "I'll Be Around," "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love," "One of a Kind (Love Affair)," and "Mighty Love - Pt. 1." The Spinners released 12 consecutive Top Ten R&B singles over their first five years at Atlantic. The disco era brought massive crossover hits with "They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)" "The Rubberband Man," and with Dionne Warwick "Then Came You," which was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In the following decades, the Spinners released eight more albums, including 2021's Round the Block and Back Again, gaining countless new fans. The Spinners inductees include Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson, Pervis Jackson, Bobbie Smith, Philippe Wynne and John Edwards.

Be sure and watch the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony on Disney+ Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). You can also stream the show following the ceremony.

ABC will also air the primetime special, "2023 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, on January 1, 2024, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). It will feature performance highlights and standout moments which will be available the next day on Hulu and Disney+.

ABOUT THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME:

Born from the collision of rhythm & blues, country, and gospel, rock 'n' roll is a spirit that is inclusive and ever-changing. The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame celebrates the sound of youth culture and honors the artists whose music connects us all. We share stories of the people, events, and songs that shape our world through digital content, innovative exhibits, live music, engaging programs, and our annual Induction Ceremony.

Join the millions who love rock and roll as much as you do. Visit us in Cleveland, Ohio or at rockhall.com and follow us on Facebook (@rockandrollhalloffame), Instagram (@rockhall), Twitter (@rockhall), TikTok (@RockHallFame), and YouTube (youtube.com/rockhall).

For more information on the 38th Annual Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, visit rockhall.com.

Editor's Note: Information used in this report obtained from ABC TV and the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame publicity department.