"Last night's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio, kicked off with a star-studded tribute to Sly Stone, who died earlier this year at the age of 82. Stevie Wonder, Questlove, Jennifer Hudson, Maxwell, Beck, Flea, and Leon Thomas-who was recently nominated for Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards-took the stage to perform a medley of Sly and the Family Stone songs."
"Wonder and Beck traded off lead vocal duties on "Dance to the Music," "Maxwell" took over for "Everyday People," and, following a jam on "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)," Hudson came out to lead the group through "Higher." This year's Rock Hall inductees are OutKast, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, the White Stripes, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, and Joe Cocker, with Warren Zevon and Salt-N-Pepa receiving the Musical Influence Award."
Last night's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland opened with a tribute to Sly Stone, who died earlier this year at age 82. Stevie Wonder, Questlove, Jennifer Hudson, Maxwell, Beck, Flea, and Leon Thomas performed a medley of Sly and the Family Stone songs. Wonder and Beck alternated lead vocals on "Dance to the Music," Maxwell sang "Everyday People," and Hudson led the group through "Higher" after a jam on "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)." Inductees included OutKast, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, the White Stripes, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, and Joe Cocker. Warren Zevon and Salt-N-Pepa received the Musical Influence Award.
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