Music

Rock N' Roll is not the only music genre with roots in The Land. Hip-hop's rich history spans across states and cities - with Cleveland as a major player. With legends such as homegrown heroes such as Bone Thugs N Harmony and Machine Gun Kelly calling Cleveland home, you can bet that the land knows a thing or two about beats and bars.

In 2023, a celebration of hip-hop's history and culture took place across the nation including The Land. Today, we continue to celebrate the cultural phenomenon and its contributions to the music world as a whole.

On Oct. 19, 2024, eight legendary recording artists came home to the birthplace of rock to take their place in music Valhalla.

• Mary J. Blige

• Cher

• Dave Matthews Band

• Foreigner

• Peter Frampton

• Kool & The Gang

• Ozzy Osbourne

• ​A Tribe Called Quest

The 2024 class and other special award recipients received their honors at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse surrounded by other music legends; friends and family; and some of their biggest fans. Check it out on Disney+ and other streaming platforms.
 

Beyond Rock:
Music in The Land

If your musical tastes run toward genres besides rock 'n' roll, Cleveland still strikes the right chord — a fact that is agreed upon across the country and around the globe.

You can find talented singer-songwriters pouring their hearts out at open mic nights and experimental jazz shows at the Bop Stop, as well as energetic hip-hop nights and blues guitarists providing a cry-in-your-beer soundtrack.

During the summer months, Cleveland music moves outdoors for funk, jam band and reggae dance parties, as well as folk and bluegrass under the stars at places like Jacobs Pavilion and Cain Park.

Multiple venues book classic jazz and soul sounds both you and grandma can enjoy. The Cleveland Orchestra, meanwhile, plays at both the very Instagrammable Severance Hall and summer outdoor retreat Blossom Music Center.