Whitney Houston and The Notorious B.I.G. were among the musical artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 7. The two icons were honored posthumously by friends, family, and fellow musicians during a virtual ceremony that featured many pre-taped segments.
Rock Hall President and CEO Greg Harris described this year’s class of inductees as “super diverse”
“What it does is it underscores that rock and roll was never just four skinny guys with long hair and guitars,” Harris said.
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“I think Whitney is a great example. When people talk about the diversity of rock and roll and the diversity of music and sound,” Harris said, describing Houston as “the greatest voice of her generation.”
R&B star Alicia Keys gave a touching induction speech for Houston, whom she wrote a song for on the former’s final album.
“We all know what a miraculous singer Whitney was, perhaps the greatest voice of our all-time. We all know how her unprecedented success brought Black women into the absolute highest reaches of the music industry’s pantheon,” said Keys.
“We all know that her music will live forever — that music, that everlasting voice is her final generous gift to us. And she will now be one of the brightest lights ever to shine in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”
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