The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has announced a fashion exhibit of outfits from Beyoncé's Super Bowl performance and music videos will debut in the Legends of Rock section of the Ahmet Ertegun Main Exhibit Hall, next to iconic pieces from Michael Jackson, David Bowie and Bruce Springsteen.
The 32 year-old pop diva who is currently with husband Jay Z their On the Run tour, would herself only be eligible for induction into the Rock Hall as a member of Destiny's Child in 2022 and as a solo artist in 2027.
The singer's inclusion is part of the Rock Hall's push to bridge contemporary icons with classic ones, having launched the Right Here, Right Now exhibit featuring items from Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and the Black Keys earlier this month.
Amongst the exhibited items include the singer's ubiquitous black leotard from her "Single Ladies" music video, as well as her memorable lace-and-leather body suit, skirt and jacket combination designed by Rubin Singer from her Super Bowl performance last year in New Orleans.
Her sheer-sequinned and black-laced Givenchy Haute Couture gown with a train of purple feather, worn to the 2012 Met Gala and her tank top, denim shorts and leather pumps from her "Crazy in Love" music video will also be on display.
Rock Hall curator Meredith Rutledge-Borger said they have been trying to court Beyonce "for a really long time."
We felt that (Beyonce) really needed to take her rightful place alongside Aretha Franklin and the Supremes and Janis Joplin."
"Rock and roll has an intergenerational appeal and we want to make sure we're hitting all the right notes and keeping up with what's happening today and what's legendary today," Rutledge-Borger said.
