The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame show on ABC was a big hit on New Year's Day, drawing 13 million total viewers and a 0.38 rating among 18-to-49-year-olds, according to Nielsen data.
The Jan. 1 airing, which marked the ceremony's first time on network television after decades on HBO, was the top 18-49 pick across primetime, beating out NBC America's Got Talent: Fantasy League (0.31), as well as Fox's M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television special (0.20). ABC's tribute, which clocked in at three hours, followed the Nov. 3 live broadcast of the all-star event on Disney+, its new digital home following a deal struck last September. This four hour plus version was available for replay since then for Disney+ subscribers.
“Moving to our new home in Disney has taken the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to a new level of awareness and engagement with music audiences around the world,” he said. John Sykes, president of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “They have a real understanding of music and the ability to deliver record ratings.”
The Rock Hall was established in 1983 and inducted its first honoree – Chuck Berry – three years later. This year's induction ceremony took place on November 3 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners were all brought in along with DJs Kool Herc and Link Wray for musical influence. Chaka Khan, Al Kooper and Bernie Taupin for musical perfection. and Don Cornelius for the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Highlights of the ceremony included Crow's duet with Olivia Rodrigo, a tribute to Michael with Carrie Underwood, Miguel and Adam Levine, Big Boi stumping for Bush, a surprise pop-in from Jimmy Page and the raucous Elliott's medley, among others. moments.
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