LL Cool J was ushered into musical immortality with help from Eminem and Jennifer Lopez for a powerful performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
LL Cool J performs with Jennifer Lopez during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland.
With New York street style and swagger, Cool J was one of hip-hops first superstars in the 1980s and remains a relevant artist more than 40 years later. He was enshrined for for musical excellence along with keyboardist Billy Preston and guitarist Randy Rhoads. King thanked Swift “for carrying the torch forward.” She concluded her remarks by noting other female singers and song writers have said they stand on her shoulders.
The 81-year-old Turner, who found her greatest success when she left abusive husband Ike Turner, lives in Switzerland and did not attend the ceremony. Keith Urban and H.E.R. then performed Turner’s “It’s Only Love” a duet Turner did with Bryan Adams before Mickey Guyton sang “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and Christina Aguilera belted “River Deep, Mountain High” one of Turner’s first hits.
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