Today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2012. The 27th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Cleveland, with tickets going on sale on December 16, 2011, and premiere on HBO in early May.
“We are pleased to announce this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, who represent the broad spectrum of artists that define rock and roll,” said Joel Peresman, President and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.
The inductees are:
Performer Category:
- Beastie Boys
- Donovan
- Guns N’ Roses
- Laura Nyro
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- The Small Faces/The Faces
Early Influence:
- Freddie King
Ahmet Ertegun (non-performer) Award:
- Don Kirshner
The Award for Musical Excellence:
- Cosimo Matassa
- Tom Dowd
- Glyn Johns
The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performer inductees were chosen by more than 500 voters of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Artists are eligible for inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after the release of their first recording.
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