2015 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, DEBUTING MAY 30, 2015 BRINGS A STAR-STUDDED MUSIC NIGHT TO HBO Inductees Are Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, Green Day, The “5” Royales, Lou Reed, Bill Withers And Ringo Starr Highly Recommended by Whom You Know-Watch It and Put Another Dime in the Jukebox Baby Our Coverage Sponsored by Bergen Linen
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"My name is Ringo, and I play drums."
-Ringo Starr
This stellar program hardly needs a review (but we're so glad that it did). Just look at the lineup. After watching every minute of it, we can assure you that no one here has faded talent and they each are brilliant as ever. Starting with Joan Jett, who has not aged a bit, the collaborations are even better than the single performances, celebrating the best of music. Dave Grohl is shown with Jett (remember the recent HBO Kurt Cobain documentary). We were incredibly impressed with the Crimson and Clover rendition and the layers of talent it boasted, resulting in a brilliant vocal cocktail blended just right, shaken not stirred.
If you have been reading our Grammy coverage in New York Notes for the last year, this has your name all over it. (See this column:
Did you know that ten million people have been to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the last thirty years? We can't say we've ever been to Ohio, but we enjoyed this visit through the magic of our friends at HBO. It's spectacular to see Jerry Lee Lewis in the audience, who was in the first class of inductees.
Beyond the music, the personal stories of struggle and success that each artist shares is terrifically moving. The rejection faced is surprising given where each is today, and inspirational for all that reach for their dreams. The cooperation of people with contrasting backgrounds working together to make something beautiful is something to be admired in today's day and age. We also were moved by acceptance speeches by relatives of winners that had passed on. Manhattan-dwellers: you'll be particularly interested in what Patti Smith had to say about Lou Reed, and we also found Laurie Anderson's words touching.
On a note of hilarity, listen to what Paul and Ringo say about the Beatles pact in the van. Own up! HBO graciously shared some footage which we will share with you:
You don't need us to tell you who these stars are-but please listen to us and just watch it! It's simply not to be missed.
Joan Jett, Green Day, Bill Withers and Ringo Starr are among the performer inductees when the exclusive HBO special 2015 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY debuts SATURDAY, MAY 30 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). This year’s ceremony featured an exciting array of guests, including Dave Grohl, Miley Cyrus, Zac Brown, Tom Morello, John Mayer, Jimmie Vaughan, Karen O, Nick Zinner, Beck, John Legend, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney.
Other HBO playdates: June 3 (8:00 p.m.), 11 (6:00 p.m., 2:55 a.m.), 13 (4:30 p.m.), 16 (3:00 p.m.), 19 (9:00 a.m.), 24 (2:00 p.m., 1:30 a.m.) and 28 (11:30 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: June 1 (11:00 a.m., 12:30 a.m.), 5 (8:00 p.m.), 9 (4:30 p.m.), 15 (1:45 p.m., 10:30 p.m.), 21 (11:30 a.m.) and 27 (12:45 a.m.)
The 30th annual induction ceremony took place April 18 at Cleveland’s legendary Public Auditorium, the venue for many historic performers, including Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and The Rolling Stones. The HBO special features some of the biggest names in music in celebratory reunions, moving tributes and heartfelt speeches from both presenters and inductees.
The HBO special features:
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Induction: Miley Cyrus
Performance: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Tommy James perform “Bad Reputation.” Dave Grohl joins the band for “Cherry Bomb.” Miley Cyrus then joins to perform “Crimson and Clover.”
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Induction: Peter Wolf
Performance: Zac Brown and Tom Morello perform “Born in Chicago.”
Bill Withers
Induction: Stevie Wonder
Performance: Stevie Wonder performs “Ain’t No Sunshine,” and is joined by John Legend for “Use Me.” Bill Withers then joins to perform “Lean on Me.”
Green Day
Induction: Fall Out Boy
Performance: Green Day performs “American Idiot,” “When I Come Around,” and “Basket Case.”
The “5” Royales
Induction: Steve Cropper
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Induction: John Mayer
Performance: Jimmie Vaughan and Double Trouble are joined by John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr. and Doyle Bramhall II for “Pride and Joy” and “Texas Flood.”
Lou Reed
Induction: Patti Smith
Performance: Karen O and Nick Zinner perform “Vicious,” and Beck performs “Satellite of Love.”
Ringo Starr
Induction: Paul McCartney
Performance: Ringo Starr performs “Boys.” Joe Walsh steps in to perform “It Don’t Come Easy.” Paul McCartney returns with Joan Jett, Miley Cyrus, Dave Grohl, Tom Morello, Zac Brown, Gary Clark Jr., Leon Bridges, Green Day, Karen O, Beck, Stevie Wonder, John Legend and Bill Withers to perform “With a Little Help from My Friends” and “I Wanna Be Your Man.”
Paul Shaffer and members of the CBS Orchestra served as backup band for several of the night’s performances.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was established by legendary record executive Ahmet Ertegun and a group of music business executives to honor the artists who have defined rock and roll and have inspired and continue to inspire a generation. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. is the nonprofit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission both through its operation of a world-class museum designed by I.M. Pei in Cleveland, Ohio that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library and archives as well as educational programs. For further information, visit rockhall.com.
This year’s special marks the fourth year HBO has presented theRock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and is the first year in a recently announced three-year deal to present the ceremony. The network also presented the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 25th anniversary special in 2009 and a concert spectacular celebrating the opening of the museum in Cleveland in 1995.
2015 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY is produced by Playtone and Line By Line Productions; executive producers, Jann Wenner, Joel Peresman, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman; supervising producer, Frank Garritano; co-producer, Barbra Dannov; producer and director, Alex Coletti.
