Foreigner Receives First Rock Hall of Fame Nomination
Mark Ronson leads campaign with star-studded support to secure Foreigner's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- Foreigner, formed in 1976, earns its first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination after being eligible since 2002.
- Mark Ronson, stepson of Foreigner's Mick Jones, rallies support with a video featuring Dave Grohl, Jack Black, Slash, and others.
- The band, known for hits like 'Cold as Ice' and 'Juke Box Hero,' has sold over 80 million albums worldwide.
- Foreigner's influence cited in various media, covered by artists like Diana Ross and Mariah Carey, and sampled in hits like 'Funky Cold Medina.'
- Other 2024 nominees include Ozzy Osbourne, Jane’s Addiction, Oasis, and Mariah Carey among others.