Backstage: Induction All Access

In 1999, Joel was inducted and McCartney was inducted for a second time for his solo career. This photo was taken in the kitchen that served as a makeshift backstage area at the Waldorf’s ballroom.

Bono delivered a heartfelt and poetic speech when he inducted Marley. He also sang backing vocals during their performance.

Stevie Nicks became the first woman to be inducted twice into the Rock Hall.

Axl Rose inducted Elton John into the Rock Hall and performed a searing duet of the Beatles song “Come Together” with Bruce Springsteen.

The group, inducted by Bruce Hornsby, accepted their award with a cardboard cutout of Jerry Garcia, who did not attend.

Tableside service for one - Mazur took advantage of Isaak's humorous nature and staged this shot of him as a waiter pouring champagne for Bette Midler during the ceremony.

No Doubt frontwoman Stefani inducted the Police into the Hall of Fame with a passionate and funny speech about her obsession with the group.

Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers and Sting after the Police’s Induction, 2003.

Reed inducted Cohen into the Rock Hall at the 23rd Annual Induction Ceremony.

Dion gave the induction speech for "America's oldest teenager," his friend Dick Clark. Dion said that Clark was "the bridge between radio and TV."

Tyler inducted AC/DC into the Rock Hall with a raunchy and humorous speech.

Paul McCartney’s daughter, designer Stella McCartney, wore an amusing sleeveless shirt to mark the evening.

Superfan Morello inducted KISS into the Hall of Fame. 

The Jackson Five and The Bee Gees were among the first artists inducted in Cleveland since the Museum opened in 1995.

Billy Joel so idolized Charles that he named his daughter Alexa Ray Joel.