Who are the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees?

THE ROCK and Roll Hall of Fame has selected several legendary music stars for its next induction ceremony.

The class of 2023 includes Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, and a variety of other hitmakers.

Who are the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees?

The 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees include:

• Kate Bush
• Missy Elliott
• Willie Nelson
• Sheryl Crow
• George Michael
• Chaka Khan
• Rage Against the Machine
• Bernie Taupin
• The Spinners
• DJ Kool Herc
• Link Wray
• Don Cornelius
• Al Kooper

Following the foundation's announcement, this year's inductees took to social media to react to the news.

In a statement, Kate Bush said: "I have to admit I’m completely shocked at the news of being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"It’s something I just never thought would happen. Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me. It means a great deal that you would think of me."

Missy Elliott also told her followers: "I want to say this is HUGE not for just me but all my Sisters in HIPHOP this door is now OPEN to showcase the hard work that many of us WOMEN contribute to MUSIC. 

"I want to say I love you! & CONGRATULATIONS to all the other LEGENDARY artists who will now be inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

"They have committed DECADES of hard work and IMPACT in music Thank you 4 Sharing your gifts with the World."

Sheryl Crow revealed she couldn't believe the Rock Hall decided to recognize her with the honor.

"I had talked myself down: ‘Look, you’re not gonna get in the first year, but it’s really cool you’re nominated.’ So I have to say it’s a bit of a shock," the GRAMMY Award winner shared with her followers.

"It’s a funny thing being inducted into the Rock Hall now because I feel like the people that wrote the book on rock and roll got in so many years ago.

"I’m just happy to even be in the same reference book as those guys."

She also expressed her delight to be inducted alongside country legend Willie Nelson and commented: "I tell him all the time and I can’t tell him enough, he’s my favorite person to sing with and he’s also one of my favorite people on the planet.

"He’s uniquely divine as far as I’m concerned. It’s as much of an honor to be there with him as it is to be in it.

"Even if I hadn’t been inducted this year, I would’ve been there this year for him."

2023 marks the first nominations for Missy, Willie, Sheryl, and the late George Michael.

When is the R&R Hall of Fame 2023 ceremony?

The R&R Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2023.

That Friday, the aforementioned musicians will be honored at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Only Rock Hall members and donors will be able to attend the show.

The eligibility to attend the induction is scheduled to close on Friday, June 30.