Bill Withers, Joan Jett & The Blackharts, Ringo Starr among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

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Performer Category:
• The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
• Green Day
• Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
• Lou Reed
• Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
• Bill Withers
Award for Musical Excellence:
• Ringo Starr
Early Influence Award:
• The “5” Royales
“As we mark 30 years of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, we’re proud to honor these artists,” said Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation President Joel Peresman. "These Inductees epitomize rock and roll’s impact over the past 50 years and continuing through today."
The 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Klipsch Audio, will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Cleveland’s Public Hall. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 18, 2014, at 10 a.m. EST. Additional ticketing details are below.
- See more at: http://rockhall.com/pressroom/announcements/rock-hall-2015-inductees/#sthash.qCvX5eQs.dpuf

Performer Category:
• The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
• Green Day
• Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
• Lou Reed
• Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
• Bill Withers
Award for Musical Excellence:
• Ringo Starr
Early Influence Award:
• The “5” Royales
“As we mark 30 years of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, we’re proud to honor these artists,” said Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation President Joel Peresman. "These Inductees epitomize rock and roll’s impact over the past 50 years and continuing through today."
The 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Klipsch Audio, will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Cleveland’s Public Hall. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 18, 2014, at 10 a.m. EST. Additional ticketing details are below.
- See more at: http://rockhall.com/pressroom/announcements/rock-hall-2015-inductees/#sthash.qCvX5eQs.dpuf

Performer Category:
• The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
• Green Day
• Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
• Lou Reed
• Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
• Bill Withers
Award for Musical Excellence:
• Ringo Starr
Early Influence Award:
• The “5” Royales
“As we mark 30 years of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, we’re proud to honor these artists,” said Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation President Joel Peresman. "These Inductees epitomize rock and roll’s impact over the past 50 years and continuing through today."
The 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Klipsch Audio, will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Cleveland’s Public Hall. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 18, 2014, at 10 a.m. EST. Additional ticketing details are below.
- See more at: http://rockhall.com/pressroom/announcements/rock-hall-2015-inductees/#sthash.qCvX5eQs.dpuf

Inductee Bill Withers (L) and John Legend perform onstage during the 30th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 18, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images

By Mona Austin

R&B Legend Bill Withers was among the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class inducted into the prestigious music organization during its 30th anniversary ceremony on April 18.  John Legend performed in honor of the "Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone" singer, while Stevie Wonder inducted him.  

Wonder played "o Sunshine" on the harp, then  joined  Legend on “Use Me” followed by Legend's  piano performance of “Lean on Me.”

Withers gushed with admiration when accepting the honor , "Stevie Wonder knows my name and he's inducting me into the Hall of Fame," said the 67-year-old celebrant.

Joining Withers were punk-pop band Green Day and Lou Reed, the primary force behind the Velvet Underground, who music aficionados consider as one of the most influential rock musicians in history. Held at the Rock and Roll Hall o Fame Museum in Cleveland,

Paul McCartney was on hand to induct Beatles band mate, drummer, Ringo Starr as a solo recipient of the "Award o Excellence. Joan Jett (and the Blackharts) was the only woman in this year's class.  She was saluted by Miley Cyrus, who admitted they smoked marijuana together and she had a sexual attraction to the seasoned female rocker.   Among others, Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan,  was honored posthumously by guitarist and singer John Mayer. Vaughn died in 1990.

Cleveland (December 16, 2014) - Today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its Inductees for 2015:
Performer Category:
• The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
• Green Day
• Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
• Lou Reed
• Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
• Bill Withers
Award for Musical Excellence:
• Ringo Starr
Early Influence Award:
• The “5” Royales
“As we mark 30 years of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, we’re proud to honor these artists,” said Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation President Joel Peresman. "These Inductees epitomize rock and roll’s impact over the past 50 years and continuing through today."
The 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Klipsch Audio, will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Cleveland’s Public Hall. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 18, 2014, at 10 a.m. EST. Additional ticketing details are below.
- See more at: http://rockhall.com/pressroom/announcements/rock-hall-2015-inductees/#sthash.qCvX5eQs.dpuf

"As we celebrate 30 years, we are proud to honor the inductees," said Rock and Roll Hall of Fame President, Joel Peresman.

Performer Category:
• The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
• Green Day
• Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
• Lou Reed
• Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
• Bill Withers
Award for Musical Excellence:
• Ringo Starr
Early Influence Award:
• The “5” Royales
“As we mark 30 years of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, we’re proud to honor these artists,” said Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation President Joel Peresman. "These Inductees epitomize rock and roll’s impact over the past 50 years and continuing through today."
The 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Klipsch Audio, will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Cleveland’s Public Hall. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 18, 2014, at 10 a.m. EST. Additional ticketing details are below.
- See more at: http://rockhall.com/pressroom/announcements/rock-hall-2015-inductees/#sthash.qCvX5eQs.dpuf