Sammy Hagar had the honor of inducting the group while speaking highly of their legacy and giving a shout out to band founder Mick Jones, who, Rolling Stone notes, missed the event due to his battle with Parkinson's.
"I'm really sad [Mick Jones] is not here tonight,” shared Hagar. “Mick, we love and miss you and congratulations."
Original singer Lou Gramm, bassist Rick Wills, and keyboardist Al Greenwood were joined by Jones’ daughter, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, to accept the award, while drummer Dennis Elliott sat out the ceremony; bassist Ed Gagliardi died in 2014 and guitarist/keyboardist Ian McDonald passed away in 2022.
The live performance/tribute saw the band’s current touring lineup joined by Slash and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and singer Demi Lovato for “Feels Like The First Time,” while Hagar joined soon after for “Hot Blooded” – with some help from current singer Kelly Hansen, and Kelly Clarkson took on “I Want to Know What Love Is” with some help from Gramm.
Joining Foreigner as 2024 Rock Hall inductees in the performer category are Ozzy Osbourne, Peter Frampton, Dave Matthews Band, Cher, Mary J. Blige, Kool & The Gang, and A Tribe Called Quest.
Foreigner is currently playing dates on a farewell tour.
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See also:
Foreigner inducted into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Foreigner announce more US farewell tour dates
Foreigner founder Mick Jones reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
Ozzy Osbourne and Foreigner among 2024 Rock Hall nominees
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