List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees - wikipedia List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, established in 1983 and located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, is dedicated to recording the history of some of the best - known and most influential musicians, bands, producers, and others that have in some major way influenced the music industry, particularly in the area of rock and roll. Originally, there were four categories of induction : performers, non-performers, early influences, and lifetime achievement. In 2000, `` sidemen '' was introduced as a category. The only category that has seen new inductees every single year is the performers category. Artists become eligible for induction in that category 25 years after the release of their first record. In order to be inducted, an artist must be nominated by a committee that selects anywhere from nine to a dozen candidates. Ballots are then sent to 600 `` rock experts '' who evaluate the candidates and vote on who should be inducted. The performers that receive the highest number of votes and more than 50 percent of the vote are inducted. In 2010, the number inducted was five. The rest of the categories are voted on by special committees. As of 2017, new inductees will be honored at an annual ceremony held alternately in New York and at the Hall of Fame in Cleveland ; prior to that, the ceremonies rotated between Cleveland, New York, and Los Angeles. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has garnered criticism for allegedly allowing the nomination process to be controlled by a few individuals, nominating too many artists in too many genres that are not entirely rock, ignoring entire rock genres, and using technicalities to induct groups who may not have been among the top vote getters. The Sex Pistols, who were inducted in 2006, refused to attend the ceremony ; John Lydon writing a note, read out by Jann Wenner, calling the museum a `` piss stain. '' Contents 1 Inductees 1.1 Performers 1.2 Early influences 1.3 Non-performers ( Ahmet Ertegun Award ) 1.4 Award for Musical Excellence 1.5 Singles 1.6 Sidemen 1.7 Lifetime achievement 2 Multiple inductees 3 References 4 External links Inductees Performers The performers category is meant for recording artists and bands that have `` influence and significance to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll. '' Artists become eligible for induction in that category 25 years after the release of their first record. In order to be inducted, an artist must be nominated by a committee that selects anywhere from nine to a dozen candidates. Ballots are sent to 600 `` rock experts '' who then evaluate the candidates and vote on who should be inducted. The performers who receive the highest number of votes and more than 50 percent of the vote are inducted. In 2011, the number inducted was five. The rest of the categories are voted on by special committees. In 2012, six additional bands and groups were inducted as performers by a special committee, due to the controversial nature of their band being excluded when their lead singer was inducted. `` There was a lot of discussion about this, '' said Terry Stewart, a member of the nominating committee. `` There had always been conversations about why the groups were n't included when the lead singers were inducted. Very honestly, nobody could really answer that question -- it was so long ago... We decided we 'd sit down as an organization and look at that. This is the result. '' The vast majority of the inducted bands and vocal groups have experienced personnel changes during their careers ( although there are a very few exceptions, such as The Beastie Boys and U2, who never changed their lineups. ) The Hall of Fame only inducts the most significant members of the group, although it is unclear what the criteria are for excluding or including members. This has led to many anamolies. For example, the Red Hot Chili Peppers excluded longtime guitarists Jack Sherman and Dave Navarro while including new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer who had only been a full member of the band for a year or two at the time of induction. For another example, Guns N ' Roses lead singer Axl Rose outlasted every other member of the `` classic '' quintet which performed on the first two albums, eventually putting together an entirely new lineup which stayed together for twenty years or so beginning in the mid-1990s ( but only released one album. ) All the newer members were excluded from the Hall of Fame induction save drummer Matt Sorum and keyboardist Dizzy Reed ( both of whom joined in 1990. ) A few of the conspicuously absent members of other inducted groups include Cindy Birdsong of the Supremes ; Eric Carr, Eric Singer and Bruce Kulick of KISS ; Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys ; Richie Ramone and C.J. Ramone of the Ramones ; Randy Jackson of the Jacksons and Pete Best of the Beatles. On the other hand, two bands included inducted members who were primarily non-performers : road manager ( and very occasional keyboardist ) Ian Stewart was inducted with the Rolling Stones and lyricist Robert Hunter was inducted with the Grateful Dead. Year Image Name Inducted members Inducted by 1986 Chuck Berry Keith Richards 1986 James Brown Steve Winwood 1986 Ray Charles Quincy Jones 1986 Sam Cooke Herb Alpert 1986 Fats Domino Billy Joel 1986 The Everly Brothers Don Everly and Phil Everly. Neil Young 1986 Buddy Holly John Fogerty 1986 Jerry Lee Lewis Hank Williams Jr. 1986 Little Richard Roberta Flack 1986 Elvis Presley Julian and Sean Lennon The Coasters Carl Gardner, Cornell Gunter, Billy Guy, and Will `` Dub '' Jones. Lester Sill Eddie Cochran Mick Jones Bo Diddley ZZ Top Aretha Franklin Keith Richards Marvin Gaye Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson Bill Haley Chuck Berry B.B. King Sting Clyde McPhatter Ben E. King Ricky Nelson John Fogerty Roy Orbison Bruce Springsteen Carl Perkins Sam Phillips Smokey Robinson Daryl Hall and John Oates Big Joe Turner Doc Pomus Muddy Waters Paul Butterfield Jackie Wilson Peter Wolf 1988 The Beach Boys Al Jardine, Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, and Dennis Wilson. Elton John 1988 The Beatles George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. Mick Jagger 1988 The Drifters Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis, Clyde McPhatter, Johnny Moore, Bill Pinkney, Charlie Thomas, and Gerhart Thrasher. Billy Joel 1988 Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen 1988 The Supremes Florence Ballard, Diana Ross, and Mary Wilson. Little Richard 1989 Dion Lou Reed 1989 Otis Redding Little Richard 1989 The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Ian Stewart, Mick Taylor, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, and Bill Wyman. Pete Townshend 1989 The Temptations Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Dennis Edwards. Daryl Hall and John Oates 1989 Stevie Wonder Paul Simon 1990 Hank Ballard Boz Scaggs 1990 Bobby Darin Paul Anka 1990 The Four Seasons Tom DeVito, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi, and Frankie Valli. Bob Crewe 1990 Four Tops Renaldo `` Obie '' Benson, Abdul `` Duke '' Fakir, Lawrence Payton, and Levi Stubbs. Stevie Wonder 1990 The Kinks Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, and Pete Quaife. Graham Nash 1990 The Platters David Lynch, Herb Reed, Paul Robi, Zola Taylor, and Tony Williams. Phil Spector 1990 Simon & Garfunkel Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. James Taylor 1990 The Who Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, and Pete Townshend. Bono 1991 LaVern Baker Chaka Khan 1991 The Byrds Gene Clark, Michael Clarke, David Crosby, Chris Hillman, and Roger McGuinn. Don Henley 1991 John Lee Hooker Bonnie Raitt 1991 -- The Impressions Curtis Mayfield, Sam Gooden, Fred Cash, Arthur Brooks, Richard Brooks, and Jerry Butler. Tracy Chapman 1991 Wilson Pickett Bobby Brown 1991 Jimmy Reed ZZ Top 1991 Ike & Tina Turner Ike Turner and Tina Turner. Phil Spector 1992 Bobby `` Blue '' Bland B.B. King 1992 Booker T. & the M.G. 's Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald `` Duck '' Dunn, Al Jackson Jr., and Lewie Steinberg. Jim Stewart 1992 Johnny Cash Lyle Lovett 1992 The Isley Brothers Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'Kelly Isley Jr., Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, and Chris Jasper. Little Richard 1992 The Jimi Hendrix Experience Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, and Noel Redding. Neil Young 1992 Sam & Dave Sam Moore and Dave Prater. Billy Joel 1992 The Yardbirds Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Jimmy Page, Keith Relf, and Paul Samwell - Smith. The Edge 1993 Ruth Brown Bonnie Raitt 1993 Cream Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric Clapton. ZZ Top 1993 Creedence Clearwater Revival Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, John Fogerty, and Tom Fogerty. Bruce Springsteen 1993 The Doors John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, and Jim Morrison. Eddie Vedder 1993 Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers Herman Santiago, Jimmy Merchant, Sherman Garnes, Frankie Lymon, and Joe Negroni Boyz II Men 1993 Etta James k.d. lang 1993 Van Morrison Robbie Robertson 1993 Sly and the Family Stone Gregg Errico, Larry Graham, Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson, Freddie Stone, Rosie Stone, and Sly Stone. George Clinton 1994 The Animals Eric Burdon, Chas Chandler, Alan Price, John Steel, and Hilton Valentine. Dave Pirner 1994 The Band Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, and Robbie Robertson. Eric Clapton 1994 Duane Eddy Mick Jones 1994 Grateful Dead Tom Constanten, Jerry Garcia, Donna Jean Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, Mickey Hart, Robert Hunter, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Ron McKernan, Brent Mydland, Bob Weir, and Vince Welnick. Bruce Hornsby 1994 Elton John Axl Rose 1994 John Lennon Paul McCartney 1994 Bob Marley Bono 1994 Rod Stewart Jeff Beck 1995 The Allman Brothers Band Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Jai Johanny Johanson, Berry Oakley, and Butch Trucks. Willie Nelson 1995 Al Green Natalie Cole 1995 Janis Joplin Melissa Etheridge 1995 Led Zeppelin John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant Steven Tyler and Joe Perry 1995 Martha and the Vandellas Rosalind Ashford, Annette Beard, Betty Kelly, Lois Reeves, and Martha Reeves. Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson 1995 Neil Young Eddie Vedder 1995 Frank Zappa Lou Reed David Bowie Madonna and David Byrne Gladys Knight & the Pips William Guest, Gladys Knight, Merald `` Bubba '' Knight, and Edward Patten. Mariah Carey Jefferson Airplane Marty Balin, Jack Casady, Spencer Dryden, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, and Grace Slick. Mickey Hart and Phil Lesh Little Willie John Stevie Wonder Pink Floyd Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and Rick Wright. Billy Corgan The Shirelles Shirley Alston Reeves, Addie Harris, Doris Kenner - Jackson, and Beverly Lee. Merry Clayton, Marianne Faithfull and Darlene Love The Velvet Underground John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Lou Reed, and Maureen Tucker. Patti Smith 1997 Bee Gees Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Robin Gibb. Brian Wilson 1997 Buffalo Springfield Richie Furay, Dewey Martin, Bruce Palmer, Stephen Stills, and Neil Young. Tom Petty 1997 Crosby, Stills & Nash David Crosby, Graham Nash, and Stephen Stills. James Taylor 1997 The Jackson 5 Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson, and Tito Jackson. Diana Ross 1997 Joni Mitchell Shawn Colvin 1997 Parliament - Funkadelic Jerome Brailey, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Raymond Davis, Tiki Fulwood, Glenn Goins, Michael Hampton, Fuzzy Haskins, Eddie Hazel, Walter Morrison, Cordell Mosson, William `` Billy Bass '' Nelson, Garry Shider, Calvin Simon, Grady Thomas, and Bernie Worrell. Prince 1997 The ( Young ) Rascals Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavaliere, Gene Cornish, and Dino Danelli. Steven Van Zandt 1998 Eagles Don Felder, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner, Timothy B. Schmit, and Joe Walsh. Jimmy Buffett 1998 Fleetwood Mac Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Peter Green, Danny Kirwan, Christine McVie, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Jeremy Spencer. Sheryl Crow 1998 The Mamas & the Papas Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, John Phillips, and Michelle Phillips. Shania Twain 1998 Lloyd Price Tony Rich 1998 Santana Jose Chepito Areas, David Brown, Michael Carabello, Gregg Rolie, Carlos Santana, and Michael Shrieve. John Popper 1998 Gene Vincent John Fogerty 1999 Billy Joel Ray Charles 1999 Curtis Mayfield Sean Combs 1999 Paul McCartney Neil Young 1999 Del Shannon Art Alexakis 1999 Dusty Springfield Elton John 1999 Bruce Springsteen Bono 1999 The Staple Singers Cleotha Staples, Mavis Staples, Pervis Staples, Pops Staples, and Yvonne Staples. Lauryn Hill 2000 Eric Clapton Robbie Robertson 2000 Earth, Wind & Fire Philip Bailey, Larry Dunn, Johnny Graham, Ralph Johnson, Al McKay, Fred White, Maurice White, Verdine White, and Andrew Woolfolk. Lil Kim 2000 The Lovin ' Spoonful Steve Boone, Joe Butler, John Sebastian, and Zal Yanovsky. John Mellencamp 2000 The Moonglows Prentiss Barnes, Harvey Fuqua, Peter Graves, Billy Johnson, and Bobby Lester. Paul Simon 2000 Bonnie Raitt Melissa Etheridge 2000 James Taylor Paul McCartney 2001 Aerosmith Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Joe Perry, Steven Tyler, and Brad Whitford. Kid Rock 2001 Solomon Burke Mary J. Blige 2001 The Flamingos Jake Carey, Zeke Carey, Johnny Carter, Tommy Hunt, Terry `` Buzzy '' Johnson, Sollie McElroy, Nate Nelson, and Paul Wilson. Frankie Valli 2001 Michael Jackson NSYNC 2001 Queen John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury, and Roger Taylor. Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins 2001 Paul Simon Marc Anthony 2001 Steely Dan Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Moby 2001 Ritchie Valens Ricky Martin 2002 Isaac Hayes Alicia Keys 2002 Brenda Lee Jewel 2002 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tom Petty, Ron Blair, Mike Campbell, Howie Epstein, Stan Lynch, and Benmont Tench. Jakob Dylan 2002 Gene Pitney Darlene Love 2002 Ramones Dee Dee Ramone, Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Marky Ramone, and Tommy Ramone. Eddie Vedder 2002 Talking Heads David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth. Anthony Kiedis 2003 AC / DC Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd, Bon Scott, Cliff Williams, Angus Young, and Malcolm Young. Steven Tyler 2003 The Clash Terry Chimes, Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Joe Strummer. The Edge and Tom Morello 2003 Elvis Costello & the Attractions Elvis Costello, Steve Nieve, Bruce Thomas, and Pete Thomas. Elton John 2003 The Police Stewart Copeland, Sting, and Andy Summers. Gwen Stefani 2003 The Righteous Brothers Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley. Billy Joel Jackson Browne Bruce Springsteen The Dells Verne Allison, Chuck Barksdale, Johnny Carter, Johnny Funches, Marvin Junior, and Michael McGill. Robert Townsend George Harrison Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne Prince Outkast and Alicia Keys Bob Seger Kid Rock Traffic Jim Capaldi, Dave Mason, Steve Winwood, and Chris Wood. Dave Matthews ZZ Top Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, and Dusty Hill. Keith Richards 2005 Buddy Guy Eric Clapton and B.B. King 2005 The O'Jays Eddie Levert, Bobby Massey, William Powell, Sammy Strain, and Walter Williams. Justin Timberlake 2005 The Pretenders Martin Chambers, Pete Farndon, James Honeyman - Scott, and Chrissie Hynde. Neil Young 2005 Percy Sledge Rod Stewart 2005 U2 Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge, and Larry Mullen, Jr... Bruce Springsteen 2006 Black Sabbath Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, and Bill Ward. James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich 2006 Blondie Clem Burke, Jimmy Destri, Nigel Harrison, Debbie Harry, Frank Infante, Chris Stein, and Gary Valentine. Shirley Manson 2006 Miles Davis Herbie Hancock 2006 Lynyrd Skynyrd Bob Burns, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Artimus Pyle, Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant, and Leon Wilkeson. Kid Rock 2006 Sex Pistols Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock, John Lydon, and Sid Vicious. Jann Wenner 2007 Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five Melvin `` Melle Mel '' Glover, Nathaniel `` The Kidd Creole '' Glover, Eddie `` Scorpio '' Morris, Joseph `` Grandmaster Flash '' Sadler, Robert Keith `` Keef Cowboy '' Wiggins, and Guy Todd `` Rahiem '' Williams. Jay - Z 2007 R.E.M. Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe. Eddie Vedder 2007 The Ronettes Estelle Bennett, Ronnie Spector, and Nedra Talley. Keith Richards 2007 Patti Smith Zack de la Rocha 2007 Van Halen Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen, and Eddie Van Halen. Velvet Revolver 2008 The Dave Clark Five Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson, Rick Huxley, Denis Payton, and Mike Smith. Tom Hanks 2008 Leonard Cohen Lou Reed 2008 Madonna Justin Timberlake 2008 John Mellencamp Billy Joel 2008 The Ventures Bob Bogle, Nokie Edwards, Gerry McGee, Mel Taylor, and Don Wilson. John Fogerty 2009 Jeff Beck Jimmy Page 2009 Little Anthony and the Imperials Clarence Collins, Anthony Gourdine, Tracy Lord, Glouster `` Nat '' Rogers, Sammy Strain, and Ernest Wright Jr. Smokey Robinson 2009 Metallica Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Jason Newsted, Robert Trujillo, and Lars Ulrich. Flea 2009 Run - DMC Darryl `` D.M.C. '' McDaniels, Jason `` Jam - Master Jay '' Mizell, and Joseph `` DJ Run '' Simmons. Eminem 2009 Bobby Womack Ron Wood ABBA Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni - Frid Lyngstad, and Björn Ulvaeus. Barry and Robin Gibb Genesis Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, and Mike Rutherford. Trey Anastasio Jimmy Cliff Wyclef Jean The Hollies Bernie Calvert, Allan Clarke, Bobby Elliott, Eric Haydock, Tony Hicks, Graham Nash, and Terry Sylvester. Steven Van Zandt The Stooges Dave Alexander, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton, Iggy Pop, and James Williamson. Billie Joe Armstrong 2011 Alice Cooper Alice Cooper, Michael Owen Bruce, Glen Buxton, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith. Rob Zombie 2011 Neil Diamond Paul Simon 2011 Dr. John John Legend 2011 Darlene Love Bette Midler 2011 Tom Waits Neil Young 2012 Beastie Boys Michael `` Mike D '' Diamond, Adam `` Ad - Rock '' Horovitz, and Adam `` MCA '' Yauch. Chuck D and LL Cool J 2012 -- The Blue Caps Backing band for Gene Vincent. Inducted : Tommy Facenda, Cliff Gallup, Dickie Harrell, Bobby Jones, Johnny Meeks, Jack Neal, Paul Peek, and Willie Williams. Smokey Robinson 2012 The Comets Backing band for Bill Haley. Inducted : Joey Ambrose, Franny Beecher, Danny Cedrone, Johnny Grande, Ralph Jones, Marshall Lytle, Rudy Pompilli, Al Rex, Dick Richards, and Billy Williamson. Smokey Robinson 2012 The Crickets Backing band for Buddy Holly. Inducted : Jerry Allison, Sonny Curtis, Joe B. Mauldin, and Niki Sullivan. Smokey Robinson 2012 Donovan John Mellencamp 2012 The Famous Flames Backing vocal group for James Brown. Inducted : Bobby Bennett, Bobby Byrd, Lloyd Stallworth, and Johnny Terry. Smokey Robinson 2012 Guns N ' Roses Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, Dizzy Reed, Axl Rose, Slash, Matt Sorum, and Izzy Stradlin. Green Day 2012 -- The Midnighters Backing vocal group for Hank Ballard. Inducted : Henry Booth, Billy Davis, Cal Green, Arthur Porter, Lawson Smith, Charles Sutton, Norman Thrasher, and Sonny Woods. Smokey Robinson 2012 The Miracles Backing vocal group for Smokey Robinson. Inducted : Claudette Rogers, Bobby Rogers, Ronald White, Marv Tarplin, and Pete Moore. Smokey Robinson 2012 Laura Nyro Bette Midler 2012 Red Hot Chili Peppers Flea, John Frusciante, Jack Irons, Anthony Kiedis, Josh Klinghoffer, Cliff Martinez, Hillel Slovak, and Chad Smith. Chris Rock 2012 -- Small Faces / Faces Kenney Jones, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, Steve Marriott, Rod Stewart, and Ronnie Wood. Steven Van Zandt 2013 Heart Michael DeRosier, Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, Howard Leese, Ann Wilson, and Nancy Wilson. Chris Cornell 2013 Albert King John Mayer 2013 Randy Newman Don Henley 2013 Public Enemy Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, Terminator X, and Chuck D. Harry Belafonte and Spike Lee 2013 Rush Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart. Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins 2013 Donna Summer Kelly Rowland 2014 Peter Gabriel Chris Martin 2014 Hall & Oates Daryl Hall and John Oates. Questlove 2014 Kiss Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley. Tom Morello 2014 Nirvana Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic. Michael Stipe 2014 Linda Ronstadt Glenn Frey 2014 Cat Stevens Art Garfunkel 2015 The Paul Butterfield Blues Band Paul Butterfield, Mike Bloomfield, Elvin Bishop, Mark Naftalin, Jerome Arnold, Billy Davenport, and Sam Lay. Peter Wolf 2015 Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Joan Jett, Gary Ryan, Lee Crystal, and Ricky Byrd. Miley Cyrus 2015 Lou Reed Patti Smith 2015 Green Day Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool, and Mike Dirnt. Fall Out Boy 2015 Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chris Layton, Tommy Shannon, and Reese Wynans. John Mayer 2015 Bill Withers Stevie Wonder 2016 Cheap Trick Bun E. Carlos, Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, and Robin Zander. Kid Rock 2016 Chicago Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, and Danny Seraphine. Rob Thomas 2016 Deep Purple Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, Rod Evans, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Glenn Hughes, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice Lars Ulrich 2016 N.W.A DJ Yella, Ice Cube, MC Ren, Eazy - E, and Dr. Dre Kendrick Lamar 2016 Steve Miller The Black Keys 2017 Electric Light Orchestra Bev Bevan, Jeff Lynne, Richard Tandy, and Roy Wood Dhani Harrison 2017 Joan Baez Jackson Browne 2017 Journey Jonathan Cain, Aynsley Dunbar, Steve Perry, Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Steve Smith, and Ross Valory Pat Monahan 2017 Pearl Jam Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Dave Krusen, Mike McCready, and Eddie Vedder David Letterman 2017 Tupac Shakur Snoop Dogg 2017 Yes Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Steve Howe, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, and Alan White Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson 2018 Bon Jovi Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Hugh McDonald, Richie Sambora, Alec John Such and Tico Torres Howard Stern 2018 The Cars Elliot Easton, Greg Hawkes, David Robinson, Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr Brandon Flowers 2018 Dire Straits Alan Clark, Guy Fletcher, John Illsley, David Knopfler, Mark Knopfler and Pick Withers John Illsley 2018 The Moody Blues Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, Denny Laine, John Lodge, Mike Pinder and Ray Thomas Ann Wilson 2018 Nina Simone Mary J. Blige ^ Note 1. These backing bands were inducted by a separate committee, and not by the ballot voting used for all other performer inductees. ^ Note 2. This artist was later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after inducting someone else. ^ Note 3. This artist was already a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when they inducted someone else. ^ Note 4. Dire Straits were the first artist in the hall 's history to not have an official induction speaker. Band member John Illsley did the induction speech himself. Early influences Woody Guthrie, inducted in 1988. Louis Armstrong, inducted in 1990. Pete Seeger, inducted in 1996. Charles Brown, inducted in 1999. Artists inducted into the early influences category are those `` whose music predated rock and roll but had an impact on the evolution of rock and roll and inspired rock 's leading artists. '' Unlike the performers category, these inductees are selected by a committee. The full process is not transparent and it is unclear who comprises this selection committee. Year Name 1986 Jimmie Rodgers 1986 Jimmy Yancey 1986 Robert Johnson Louis Jordan T - Bone Walker Hank Williams 1988 Woody Guthrie 1988 Lead Belly 1988 Les Paul 1989 The Ink Spots 1989 Bessie Smith 1989 The Soul Stirrers 1990 Charlie Christian 1990 Louis Armstrong 1990 Ma Rainey 1991 Howlin ' Wolf 1992 Elmore James 1992 Professor Longhair 1993 Dinah Washington 1994 Willie Dixon 1995 The Orioles Pete Seeger 1997 Mahalia Jackson 1997 Bill Monroe 1998 Jelly Roll Morton 1999 Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys 1999 Charles Brown 2000 Nat King Cole 2000 Billie Holiday 2009 Wanda Jackson 2012 Freddie King 2015 The `` 5 '' Royales 2018 Sister Rosetta Tharpe ^ A. Inducted members : Bill Kenny, Charlie Fuqua, Deek Watson, and Orville `` Hoppy '' Jones. ^ B. Inducted members : Roy Crain Sr., R.H. Harris, Jesse Farley, and E.A. Rundless. ^ C. Inducted members : Sonny Til, Tommy Gaither, George Nelson, Johnny Reed, and Alexander Sharp. ^ D. Inducted members : Bob Wills, Tommy Duncan, Leon McAuliffe, Johnny Gimble, Joe `` Jody '' Holley, Tiny Moore, Herb Remington, Eldon Shamblin, and Al Stricklin. ^ E. Nominated as a performer. ^ F. Inducted members : John L. Tanner, Eugene Tanner, James E. Moore, Obadiah H. Carter and Lowman Pauling, Jr Non-performers ( Ahmet Ertegün Award ) Carole King, inducted in 1990 Dick Clark, inducted in 1993 Clive Davis, inducted in 2000 The non-performer category honors `` songwriters, producers, disc jockeys, record executives, journalists and other industry professionals who have had a major influence on the development of rock and roll. '' Several of the inductees in this category were in fact prominent performers as well. The inductees in this category are selected by the same committee that chooses the early influences. The full process is not transparent and it is unclear who comprises this selection committee. This category has been criticized for inducting those that have `` been coming to the dinner for years and paying for their tickets '' and not revealing their full criteria. In 2008, this category was renamed the `` Ahmet Ertegün Award ''. Year Name 1986 Alan Freed 1986 Sam Phillips Leonard Chess Ahmet Ertegun Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller Jerry Wexler 1988 Berry Gordy, Jr. 1989 Phil Spector 1990 Gerry Goffin and Carole King 1990 Holland -- Dozier -- Holland 1991 Dave Bartholomew 1991 Ralph Bass 1992 Leo Fender 1992 Bill Graham 1992 Doc Pomus 1993 Dick Clark 1993 Milt Gabler 1994 Johnny Otis 1995 Paul Ackerman Tom Donahue 1997 Syd Nathan 1998 Allen Toussaint 1999 George Martin 2000 Clive Davis 2001 Chris Blackwell 2002 Jim Stewart 2003 Mo Ostin 2008 Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff David Geffen Otis Blackwell Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich Mort Shuman Jesse Stone Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil 2011 Jac Holzman 2011 Art Rupe 2012 Don Kirshner 2013 Lou Adler 2013 Quincy Jones 2014 Brian Epstein 2014 Andrew Loog Oldham 2016 Bert Berns Award for Musical Excellence Leon Russell, inducted in 2011. This category, which replaced sidemen, `` honors those musicians, producers and others who have spent their careers out of the spotlight working with major artists on various parts of their recording and live careers. '' Year Name 2011 Leon Russell 2012 Cosimo Matassa 2012 Tom Dowd 2012 Glyn Johns 2014 E Street Band 2015 Ringo Starr 2017 Nile Rodgers ^ G. Inducted members : Garry Tallent, Roy Bittan, Max Weinberg, Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Clarence Clemons, Danny Federici, Vini Lopez, David Sancious. Singles At the 2018 ceremony, a new induction category for singles was announced by Steven Van Zandt. According to Van Zandt, the category is `` a recognition of the excellence of the singles that shaped rock ' n ' roll, kind of a rock ' n ' roll jukebox, records by artists not in the Rock Hall -- which is not to say these artists will never be in the Rock Hall. They just are not in the Rock Hall at the moment. '' Year Artist Song ( Year ) 2018 Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats `` Rocket 88 '' ( 1951 ) 2018 Link Wray `` Rumble '' ( 1958 ) 2018 Chubby Checker `` The Twist '' ( 1960 ) 2018 The Kingsmen `` Louie Louie '' ( 1963 ) 2018 Procol Harum `` A Whiter Shade of Pale '' ( 1967 ) 2018 Steppenwolf `` Born to Be Wild '' ( 1968 ) Sidemen Established in 2000, the sidemen category `` honors those musicians who have spent their careers out of the spotlight, performing as backup musicians for major artists on recording sessions and in concert. '' A separate committee, composed mainly of producers, chooses the inductees. In 2010, the category was renamed to `` Award for Musical Excellence ''. According to Joel Peresman, the president of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, `` This award gives us flexibility to dive into some things and recognize some people who might not ordinarily get recognized. '' James Burton, inducted in 2001. Year Name Instrument 2000 Hal Blaine Drums 2000 King Curtis Saxophone 2000 James Jamerson Bass guitar 2000 Scotty Moore Guitar 2000 Earl Palmer Drums 2001 James Burton Guitar 2001 Johnnie Johnson Piano 2002 Chet Atkins Guitar 2003 Benny Benjamin Drums 2003 Floyd Cramer Piano 2003 Steve Douglas Saxophone 2008 Little Walter Harmonica 2009 Bill Black Bass guitar 2009 D.J. Fontana Drums 2009 Spooner Oldham Keyboard Lifetime achievement The following were inducted for `` Lifetime Achievement in the Non-Performer Category. '' Year Name 1986 John Hammond 1991 Nesuhi Ertegun Jann Wenner 2005 Frank Barsalona 2005 Seymour Stein 2006 Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss Multiple inductees As of 2017, 22 performers have been inducted twice or more ; fourteen have been recognized as a solo artist and with a band and seven have been inducted with two separate bands. Eric Clapton is the only one to be inducted three times : as a solo artist, with Cream and with The Yardbirds. Clyde McPhatter was the first to ever be inducted twice and is one of three artists to be inducted first as a solo artist and then as a member of a band, the other artists being Neil Young and Rod Stewart. Stephen Stills is the only artist to be inducted twice in the same year. Crosby, Stills & Nash, inducted in 1997, is the only band to see all of its inducted members be inducted with other acts : David Crosby with The Byrds in 1991, Stephen Stills with Buffalo Springfield in 1997, and Graham Nash with The Hollies in 2010. Two inducted bands were spinoffs of other inducted bands. Journey was founded by two former members of Santana. Led Zeppelin was founded by lead guitarist Jimmy Page after The Yardbirds broke up, with the encouragement of the band 's management. They were originally billed as `` The New Yardbirds. '' The Beatles, inducted in 1988, is the second band to have all of its members be inducted, as well as the only band to have each of its members be inducted for their solo careers as their second induction. Ringo Starr is the first inductee to be inducted twice in different categories ( The Beatles were inducted in the performers category in 1988 and Starr was inducted as a solo artist in the Award for Musical Excellence category in 2015 ). He also holds the record for the longest time between first and second inductions, at 27 years. Both of Stills ' inductions happened during the 1997 ceremony and Clapton and McPhatter were inducted in back - to - back years ( 1987 / 88 for McPhatter, 1992 / 93 for Clapton, as well as his solo induction in 2000 ). The Traveling Wilburys are the only band to have all of its members be inducted without the band itself having been inducted : Roy Orbison as a solo artist in 1987, Bob Dylan as a solo artist in 1988, George Harrison with the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 2004, Tom Petty with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in 2002, and Jeff Lynne with the Electric Light Orchestra in 2017. There are several performers who were inducted with one ( or more ) of the bands they played for, but were not inducted as members of one ( or more ) other bands. For example, Neil Young was inducted with Buffalo Springfield and as a solo artist, but was left out when Crosby, Stills & Nash were inducted. Other examples include Terry Chimes ( inducted with The Clash but not with Black Sabbath ), Kenney Jones ( inducted with The Faces but not with The Who ), and Sly Stone ( inducted with Sly & the Family Stone but not with Parliament - Funkadelic. ) Singer Axl Rose of Guns N ' Roses fame joined AC / DC after both bands were inducted. Name First Year Second Year Third Year Jeff Beck The Yardbirds 1992 Solo career 2009 -- -- Johnny Carter The Flamingos 2001 The Dells -- -- Eric Clapton The Yardbirds 1992 Cream 1993 Solo career 2000 David Crosby The Byrds 1991 Crosby, Stills & Nash 1997 -- -- Peter Gabriel Genesis Solo career 2014 -- -- George Harrison The Beatles 1988 Solo career -- -- Michael Jackson The Jackson Five 1997 Solo career 2001 -- -- John Lennon The Beatles 1988 Solo career 1994 -- -- Curtis Mayfield The Impressions 1991 Solo career 1999 -- -- Paul McCartney The Beatles 1988 Solo career 1999 -- -- Clyde McPhatter Solo career The Drifters 1988 -- -- Graham Nash Crosby, Stills & Nash 1997 The Hollies -- -- Jimmy Page The Yardbirds 1992 Led Zeppelin 1995 -- -- Lou Reed The Velvet Underground Solo career 2015 -- -- Gregg Rolie Santana 1998 Journey 2017 -- -- Paul Simon Simon and Garfunkel 1990 Solo career 2001 -- -- Ringo Starr The Beatles 1988 Award For Musical Excellence, Solo career 2015 -- -- Rod Stewart Solo career 1994 Faces 2012 -- -- Stephen Stills Buffalo Springfield 1997 Crosby, Stills & Nash 1997 -- -- Sammy Strain The O'Jays 2005 Little Anthony & The Imperials 2009 -- -- Ronnie Wood The Rolling Stones 1989 Faces 2012 -- -- Neil Young Solo career 1995 Buffalo Springfield 1997 -- -- References General `` Inductee list ''. 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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2007 - 12 - 31. Jump up ^ `` The Drifters ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2007 - 12 - 31. Jump up ^ `` The Supremes ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2007 - 12 - 31. Jump up ^ `` The Rolling Stones ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2007 - 12 - 31. Jump up ^ `` The Temptations ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2007 - 12 - 31. Jump up ^ `` The Four Seasons ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` The Four Tops ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` The Kinks ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` The Platters ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Simon & Garfunkel ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` The Who ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` The Byrds ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` The Impressions ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Ike & Tina Turner ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Booker T. & The M.G. 's ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` The Isley Brothers ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` The Jimi Hendrix Experience ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Sam & Dave ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` The Yardbirds ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Cream ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Creedence Clearwater Revival ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Doors ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Sly & The Family Stone ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Animals ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Band ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Grateful Dead ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Allman Brothers Band ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Led Zeppelin ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Martha & The Vandellas ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Gladys Knight & the Pips ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Jefferson Airplane ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Pink Floyd ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Shirelles ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Velvet Underground ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Bee Gees ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Buffalo Springfield ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Crosby, Stills & Nash ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Jackson Five ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Parliament - Funkadelic ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Rascals ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Eagles ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Fleetwood Mac ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Mamas & The Papas ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Santana ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Staple Singers ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. ^ Jump up to : Soeder, John ( September 22, 1999 ). `` Canton 's O'Jays, Aerosmith among Rock Hall finalists ''. The Plain Dealer. p. 1. Jump up ^ `` Aerosmith ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Flamingos ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Queen ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Steely Dan ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Ramones ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Talking Heads ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` AC / DC ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Clash ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` Elvis Costello & the Attractions ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Police ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Righteous Brothers ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 02. Jump up ^ `` The Dells ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` Traffic ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` ZZ Top ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` The O'Jays ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` The Pretenders ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` U2 ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` Black Sabbath ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` Blondie ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` Lynyrd Skynyrd ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` Sex Pistols ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` R.E.M. '' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` The Ronettes ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` Van Halen ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` The Dave Clark Five ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2008. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` The Ventures ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2008. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Little Anthony and the Imperials ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2009. Retrieved 2009 - 02 - 10. Jump up ^ `` Metallica ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2009. Retrieved 2009 - 02 - 10. Jump up ^ `` Run - D.M.C. '' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2009. Retrieved 2009 - 02 - 10. Jump up ^ `` ABBA ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2010. Retrieved 2010 - 03 - 13. Jump up ^ `` Genesis ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2010. Retrieved 2010 - 03 - 13. Jump up ^ `` The Hollies ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2010. Retrieved 2010 - 03 - 13. Jump up ^ `` The Stooges ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2010. Retrieved 2010 - 03 - 13. Jump up ^ `` Alice Cooper Band ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2010. Retrieved 2010 - 12 - 15. Jump up ^ `` Beastie Boys ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2012. Retrieved 2012 - 04 - 10. Jump up ^ `` The Blue Caps ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2012. Retrieved 2012 - 02 - 26. Jump up ^ `` The Comets ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2012. Retrieved 2012 - 02 - 26. Jump up ^ `` The Crickets ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2012. Retrieved 2012 - 02 - 26. Jump up ^ `` The Famous Flames ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2012. Retrieved 2012 - 02 - 26. Jump up ^ `` Guns N ' Roses ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2012. Retrieved 2012 - 04 - 10. Jump up ^ `` The Midnighters ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2012. Retrieved 2012 - 02 - 26. Jump up ^ `` The Miracles ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2012. Retrieved 2012 - 02 - 26. Jump up ^ `` Red Hot Chili Peppers ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2012. Retrieved 2012 - 04 - 10. Jump up ^ `` The Small Faces / Faces ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2012. Retrieved 2012 - 04 - 10. Jump up ^ `` Heart ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2013. Retrieved 2013 - 04 - 10. Jump up ^ `` Public Enemy ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2013. Retrieved 2013 - 04 - 10. Jump up ^ `` Rush ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2013. Retrieved 2013 - 04 - 10. Jump up ^ `` Daryl Hall and John Oates ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2013. Retrieved 2013 - 12 - 21. Jump up ^ `` Kiss ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2013. Retrieved 2013 - 12 - 21. Jump up ^ `` Nirvana ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2013. Retrieved 2013 - 12 - 21. Jump up ^ `` The Paul Butterfield Blues Band ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 14, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Joan Jett & the Blackhearts ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 14, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Lou Reed ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 16, 2014. Jump up ^ `` Green Day ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 16, 2014. Jump up ^ `` Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 14, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Cheap Trick ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 14, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Chicago ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 14, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Deep Purple ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 14, 2017. Jump up ^ `` N.W.A ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 14, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Electric Light Orchestra ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016. Jump up ^ `` Journey ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016. Jump up ^ `` Pearl Jam ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016. Jump up ^ `` Yes ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016. Jump up ^ `` Bon Jovi ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017. Jump up ^ `` The Cars ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017. Jump up ^ `` Dire Straits ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017. Jump up ^ `` The Moody Blues ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2017. Jump up ^ `` Dire Straits Awkwardly Enter Rock Hall Of Fame Without An Induction Speaker Or A Performance ''. Stereogum. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018. Jump up ^ `` The Ink Spots ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` The Soul Stirrers ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` The Orioles ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. Jump up ^ `` Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2007 - 12 - 31. Jump up ^ `` The `` 5 '' Royales ``. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 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Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` King Curtis ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` James Jamerson ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Scotty Moore ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Earl Palmer ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` James Burton ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Johnnie Johnson ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Chet Atkins ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Benny Benjamin ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Floyd Cramer ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Steve Douglas ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Little Walter ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2008. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 01. Jump up ^ `` Bill Black ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2009. Retrieved 2009 - 02 - 10. Jump up ^ `` DJ Fontana ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2009. Retrieved 2009 - 02 - 10. Jump up ^ `` Spooner Oldham ''. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2009. Retrieved 2009 - 02 - 10. Jump up ^ `` Rock and Roll Hall of Fame makes Clapton first triple inductee ''. CNN. March 7, 2000. Archived from the original on January 15, 2008. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 03. External links Official website Wikimedia Commons has media related to List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. 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Question: who was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame the most
Answer: Eric Clapton