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Did you feel like I did? If you're a long-time rock and roll fan, I don't see how you couldn't feel something watching the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies this weekend.
For 37 years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has inducted those musicians and bands who have made an indelible mark on rock and roll. Saturday night's event at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse stage in Cleveland was personally the most special of them all and a reminder of why we should cherish our great rock stars before it's too late.
Sammy Hagar inducted Foreigner with original singer Lou Gramm, bassist Rick Willis and keyboardist Al Greenwood all in attendance. Unfortunately, the band's founding member Mick Jones was unable to attend as he is now battling Parkinson's disease. Sad that Mick wasn't able to be there but to see Gramm accepting the induction and performing was something special to see. In 1997, Gramm was diagnosed with a benign craniopharyngioma brain tumor. The surgery to remove the tumor damaged his pituitary gland, which affected his voice and stamina. Gramm has said that he was told he was going to die, but after watching a segment on a Boston hospital's laser brain surgery program, he called the hospital and was able to get an operation. He slowly made his comeback and has been performing live since.
The Who’s Roger Daltrey did the honors of inducting Peter Frampton who now suffers from inclusion body myositis (IBM), an autoimmune disease that causes chronic muscle inflammation and weakness. Frampton used a cane to get behind the podium for his speech and a chair to perform a pair of songs including his classic "Do You Feel Like We Do" with Keith Urban performing alongside him. Frampton was absolutely phenomenal and hasn't lost a step in his ability to tear it up on the guitar and deliver amazing vocals.
And last but certainly not least was the induction of Ozzy Osbourne. Jack Black had the honor of inducting Ozzy, who was able to be there for the induction but unable to perform due to several health issues in recent years, including Parkinson's disease, a tumor on his spine, and a back injury. He was, however, able to deliver a speech and kick off a performance of “Crazy Train” by Chad Smith, producer Andrew Watt, Wolfgang Van Halen, Maynard James Keenan, and Robert Trujillo.
No more tears? I don't think so Ozzy. Tears of joy watching you finally get into the Rock Hall.
Thank you Foreigner, Peter Frampton, and Ozzy Osbourne for all the years of great music and great times.
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