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17:20 Wednesday, 8 June 2022
The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's 2022 class of inductees include UK metal gods Judas Priest, who will receive the "Musical Excellence" award at the event on November 5 in Los Angeles.
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has released the video below, stating: "Watch who inspired these heavy metal kings, and who followed in their footsteps."
In the video below, Judas Priest frontman, Rob Halford, reacts to the announcement of the band's upcoming induction, stating, "Wow, thank you so much. This is such a beautiful moment, not only for Priest, but for heavy metal here in the USA and around the world. This is just the power and the reach that the Hall Of Fame has, so it's time to celebrate!"
Artists selected for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Class Of 2022 include:
Performer Category:
Pat Benatar
Duran Duran
Eminem
Eurythmics
Dolly Parton
Lionel Richie
Carly Simon
Early Influence Award:
Harry Belafonte
Elizabeth Cotten
Musical Excellence Award:
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Judas Priest
Ahmet Ertegun Award:
Allen Grubman
Jimmy Iovine
Sylvia Robinson
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame states: "Congratulations to our newest Inductees, and to all the fans who helped them get here. We're excited to celebrate with you on Saturday, November 5th in Los Angeles."
