2012 Rock Hall Inductees: GNR, Beasties, RHCP, Faces

By Team JamBase Dec 7, 2011 2:30 pm PST

INDUCTION CEREMONY SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 14 2012

Today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its inductees for 2012. The inductees are listed below.

The 27th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Cleveland and premiere on HBO in early May. The 2012 ceremony will again be open to the public, as it was – for the first time in the event’s history – at the 2009 Inductions in Cleveland.

Leading up to the April 14 ceremony, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will host more than a week of special events, including the grand opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s new Library and Archives, tours of the newly-redesigned Museum interior space, the unveiling of a major new exhibition, the Rock My Soul gospel tribute, a free concert for Cleveland and a special series of education programs designed to teach students across the nation about the history and impact of rock and roll.

Tickets to the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony go on-sale to the public on Saturday, December 17, 2011 beginning at 10 a.m. EST. To purchase tickets, visit rockhall.com or call (877) 212-8898 (please note, this number will not be activated until 10 a.m. EST on 12/17).

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 (nonperformer) Award:

  • · Don Kirshner

    The Award for Musical Excellence:

  • · Cosimo Matassa
  • · Tom Dowd
  • · Glyn Johns

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