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Here's how to watch and stream the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

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Here's how to watch and stream the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

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Rochester native Lou Gramm will reunite with his Foreigner bandmates Saturday night when they are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The ceremony, taking place on October 19 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, will also be streamed live for those who wish to watch at home.

Here's what you should know.

Lou Gramm, born and raised in Rochester

Lou Gramm, born and raised as Lou Grammatico in Gates, graduated from Gates Chili High School and Monroe Community College in 1968 before serving as the lead singer of Foreigner between 1976 and 1990 and again from 1992 to 2003. He has returned to Rochester to perform several times, including most recently at Iron Smoke Distillery's Rock to Remember 2024 Fundraiser in July.

The band's top hits include “Juke Box Hero,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Cold as Ice,” “Feels Like The First Time” and “Hot Blooded.”

How to watch: Time for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. However, for those watching at home, you'll have live access to Disney+ at 7 p.m

The ceremony will also be available to watch on Hulu the next day and will air on ABC at a later date.

What you don't know: Lou Gramm enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Foreigner

Who else will be accepted this year?

In 2024, 16 artists will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to Foreigner, other artists included here include:

Artist category: This category honors artists who have created music whose originality, impact and influence changed the course of rock & roll.

  • Mary J. Blige
  • Cher
  • Dave Matthews Band
  • Foreigner
  • Peter Frampton
  • Kool & The Gang
  • Ozzy Osbourne
  • A tribe called Quest

Musical Influence Award: This category honors artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired, and advanced rock and roll and the music that influences youth culture.

  • Alexis Korner
  • John Mayall
  • Big Mama Thornton

Award for Musical Excellence: This award is given to artists, musicians, songwriters and producers whose originality and influence in the creation of music has had a dramatic impact on music.

  • Jimmy Buffett
  • MC5
  • Dionne Warwick
  • Norman Whitfield

Ahmet Ertegun Prize: This award is given to outstanding industry professionals who have had a major impact on the creative development and growth of rock & roll and music that has impacted youth culture.

What is the Anthem of Rochester?: And why it’s “Juke Box Hero.”

Who will make special appearances at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony?

The 2024 Induction Ceremony is expected to be a star-studded event with a diverse lineup of special guests who will introduce, perform and honor the newest crop of inductees. New additions include Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner and more. Here is the full list of guests expected to attend:

  • Busta Rhymes
  • Chuck D
  • Dr. Dr
  • Demi Lovato
  • Dua Lipa
  • Ella May
  • James Taylor
  • Jellyroll
  • Julia Roberts
  • Keith Urban
  • Kenny Chesney
  • Lucky Daye
  • Mac McAnally
  • Method man
  • Roger Daltrey
  • Sammy Hagar
  • slash
  • The roots

Tennessee reporter Diana Leyva contributed to this report.

Emily Barnes covers consumer-related topics for the USA TODAY Network's New York Connect team, focusing on fraud and recall issues. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Contact us at [email protected].

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