The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 is getting ready to host it's annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and tickets are available now if you would like to attend.

Details For The Annual Illinois Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Illinois has a long history of amazing music and talented musicians. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland doesn't necessarily honor all of the legends from our state. Most of them mean much more to the residents than they do to the Rock Hall. That's why now we have the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 because they have their own Hall of Fame, and this year's induction ceremony is coming up.

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According to the Harris Theater Chicago...

The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum’s signature annual celebration honoring the artists, industry leaders, and cultural contributors who shaped Illinois’ musical legacy.

 

The event brings together inductees, performers, families, and fans for an evening of live music, award presentations, storytelling, and historic recognition.

 

Brendan Hoffman, Getty Images
Brendan Hoffman, Getty Images

Class of 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees...

Band or Solo Artist

  • Survivor
  • American Breed
  • Koko Taylor
  •  The Boyzz
  • The Flock

Songwriter

  • Curtis Mayfield
  • Kevin Cronin

Radio Personality

  • Terry Hemmert

Radio Station

  • WDRV

Record Label

  • Brunswick Records

Founders Circle

  • Irving Azoff
  • Gary Richrath
  • Golden Voice Studio
  • Triangle Productions

Founders Choice

  • Hot Mix 5

Board of Directors Spotlight

  • Plain White T's

Live Performances

  • The Boyzz
  • The Flock
  • Hot Mix 5
  • The Plain White T's
  • Jim Peterik
  • Kevin Cronin

Master of Ceremonies

  • Bob Sirott
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Details about the 2026 Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony...

  • Sunday, September 27th
  • 6pm to 10pm
  • Harris Theater for Music and Dance  (Millennium Park - Chicago)
  • 501(c)(3) charitable organization
  • The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 is located at 9 West Cass Street in Joliet

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