Moments: Induction All Access

2015 inductees Green Day performed "American Idiot," "Basket Case" and "When I Come Around" at the ceremony.  “This is more than an award," Armstrong said in his acceptance speech. "It's the privilege to play music, write songs and follow this psychotic passion called rock & roll."

In Springsteen's induction speech, he recalled, "In 1975, when I went into the studio to record Born To Run, I wanted to make a record with words like Bob Dylan, that sounded like Phil Spector's productions, but most of all I wanted to sing like Roy Orbison."

Ann Wilson said Heart's Rock Hall induction was the biggest honor of their career; Nancy Wilson called it "the sweetest of all things. The band has been working hard and touring for the past 35 years without much stopping. It's really good to go, 'Hey, someone noticed.'"

Sambora rejoined Bon Jovi for their induction into the Rock Hall, playing his signature double-neck guitar. 

The band was inducted by George Harrison’s son Dhani Harrison.

Lauryn Hill performing at Nina Simone's induction, 2018.

Chapin Carpenter and the Indigo Girls joined Baez to perform the iconic "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." Recorded by The Band in 1969, Baez had a hit with the tune in 1971.

Stevie Nicks, Carrie Underwood, Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow and Glenn Frey performed in tribute to new inductee Linda Ronstadt. Songs performed included “Different Drum" and "When Will I Be Loved."

For Ringo's solo induction in 2015, he and Paul performed a set that included “I Wanna Be Your Man” at Cleveland’s historic Public Hall – a venue where the Beatles had first performed in 1964.

Flavor Flav (right), donated the clock he was wearing at this performance right after he exited the stage.

Prince played his favorite guitar, a Hohner Telecaster, during his induction and the iconic jam session on the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," honoring fellow inductee, the late George Harrison. 

Jean inducted Cliff into the Rock Hall. The pair had previously collaborated on Cliff’s 2011 track “Dance.” 

Billie Joe Armstrong inducted The Stooges into the Hall of Fame. Iggy Pop told the audience at the Waldorf, “Come on rich people, show us you’re not too rich to be cool!” 

Annie Lennox sat in with Franklin and her band at the Rock Hall's historic 25th Anniversary Concert. 

Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins from the Foo Fighters inducted Queen and performed with the band. Freddie Mercury’s parents were in attendance.

During his speech inducting Madonna into the Rock Hall, Timberlake recalled when Madonna gave him a shot of Vitamin B-12 in his rear end.

U2 at The Who’s 1990 Induction with Keith Moon’s Daughter Mandy Moon. U2 inducted The Who into the Rock Hall.

Brittany Howard (left) and Felicia Collins performing at Sister Rosetta Tharpe's induction, 2018.

It took not one but two Inductees to honor Buddy Guy when he was inducted into the Rock Hall as a part of the Class of 2005 by both Eric Clapton and B.B. King.

Known for his outlandish stage shows, Inductee Alice Cooper didn't disappoint on the theatrics when he was inducted by longtime fan Rob Zombie in 2011. 

U2 invited Mick Jagger, will.i.am and Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas to perform The Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter" at the Rock Hall's 25th Anniversary Concert.

In Bette Midler's induction speech for Love, Midler sang Love's praises: "How I love Darlene Love! Joyous, beautiful and free...what a voice, what an unquenchable spirit, what a journey and what a great, great artist!"