He left Kool & The Gang in 1989 to pursue a solo career, right away landing a No. 1 duet hit with Regina Belle James "JT" Taylor, Inducted 2018

A prolific songwriter since the age of 13 Rick Nowels, Inducted 2022

Six Tonys for her "Kinky Boots" on Broadway Cyndi Lauper, Inducted 2015

Among the 10 best-selling male vocalists ever in all genres Alan Jackson, Inducted 2018