iHeartMedia has announced an exclusive podcast partnership with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The first episode of the iHeartRadio Original series “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Vault” will debut Friday, November 6, the day before the 35th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony airs on HBO.
The series, which covers iconic induction speeches, from artists ranging from Rock, Hip Hop, Country and Pop, will launch with The Beatles inducted by Mick Jagger, N.W.A. inducted by Kendrick Lamar, Eagles inducted by Jimmy Buffet, and Stevie Nicks inducted by Harry Styles. New episodes will premiere every Friday through the end of the year. A second season will premiere in early 2021.
“Each year, rock’s highest honor, Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, is bestowed upon a handful of artists, cementing their legacy for eternity. That night, they are celebrated by their peers and the contemporary artists they have influenced. All share mutual admiration for these legends who have dedicated their lives to rock & roll,” said Greg Harris, President/CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
“Over the past 35 years, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies have become renowned for their impassioned and sometimes outrageous acceptance speeches,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network for iHeartMedia. “We’re thrilled to bring the most iconic moments of past and present music infamy to fans around the world and continue to share what’s made the event special in the past and for years to come.”
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Vault podcast series will include speeches from the following presenters and inductees:
- Stevie Nicks & Harry Styles
- The Beatles & Mick Jagger
- N.W.A. & Kendrick Lamar
- Eagles & Jimmy Buffett
- Queen & Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters
- Prince & Alicia Keys and Outkast
- Stevie Wonder & Paul Simon
- Joan Jett and The Blackhearts & Miley Cyrus
- Janet Jackson & Janelle Monae
- Bruce Springsteen & Bono
- Tupac Shakur & Snoop Dogg
- The Jackson 5 & Diana Ross
- The Cure & Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails
- Bonnie Raitt & Melissa Etheridge
- The Staple Singers & Lauryn Hill
- Pearl Jam & David Letterman
- Joan Baez & Jackson Browne
- Metallica & Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Gladys Knight and The Pips & Mariah Carey
- The Moody Blues & Ann Wilson of Heart
