Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inducts 2022 Class

The 2022 class was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Twelve members were inducted ranging from performers, influencers, producers, and musical business contributors. Names such as Bruce Springsteen, Janet Jackson, Dr. Dre, The Edge, Pink, Alice Cooper, and Robert Downey Jr. were on hand to induct their musical peers. The induction ceremony took place at the Microsoft Theater on November 5, 2022 in Los Angeles. In addition to the ceremony, there were 27 performances featuring some of those inducted, some of the inductors, and other musical stars.

HBO is scheduled to air an edited version of the ceremony on November 19, 2022.

Dolly Parton was the star of the evening. Parton’s induction had a bit of controversy when earlier this year, she had asked the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to withdraw the nomination she received because she when it came to being a Rock artist, she would be taking an induction slot for someone who was a true Rock artist. In the end, it was too late to remove Parton from the ballot and the voters put her in. Parton was warmly embraced by the induction class – many who joined her on stage for a all-star jam of her classic Jolene. Inducres Simon LeBon of Duran Duran, Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics, Pat Benatar, and Rob Halford of Judas Priest joined the jam. She also has since said she would record a Rock album and one song, Rockin (performed with the Zac Brown Band) was performed.

Perhaps one of the more emotional moments of the night took place when Duran Duran announced why Andy Taylor was not in attendance for the induction ceremony. The band revealed he had recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Taylor also wrote a letter to his fans explaining his absence and condition.

Homage was made to late Jerry Lee Lewis as John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen performed Lewis’ hits High School Confidential and Great Balls of Fire. Lewis was part of the inaugural induction class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 1986.

The following are the artists who were inducted, who inducted them (if applicable), and songs performed (if applicable)

Artist	Inducted By	Songs
n/a		High School Confidential / Great Balls of Fire – Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp Jolene – Dolly Parton, Rob Halford, Simon Le Bon, Pat Benatar, Pink, Annie Lennox, Brandi Carlisle
Allen Grubman	John Mellencamp	None
Carly Simon	Sara Bareilles	Nobody Does It Better – Sara Bareilles You’re So Vain – Olivia Rodrigo
Dolly Parton	Pink	9 to 5 – Sheryl Crow & Zac Brown Band Coat of Many Colors – Pink & Brandi Carlisle Rockin’ – Dolly Parton with Zac Brown Band
Duran Duran	Robert Downey Jr	Girls On Film – Duran Duran Hungry Like the Wolf – Duran Duran Ordinary World – Duran Duran
Elizabeth Cotten	None	None
Eminem	Dr. Dre	Forever – Eminem My Name Is / Rap God (medley) – Eminem with Dr. Dre Not Afraid – Eminem Sing for the Moment – Eminem with Steven Tyler Stan – Eminem with Ed Sheeran
Eurythmics	The Edge	Missionary Man – Eurythmics Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) – Eurythmics Would I Lie To You? – Eurythmics
Harry Belafante	None	None
Jimmy Iovine	Bruce Springsteen	None
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis	Janet Jackson	None
Judas Priest	Alice Cooper	Breaking the Law – Judas Priest Living After Midnight – Judas Priest You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ – Judas Priest
Lionel Richie	Lenny Kravitz	All Night Long – Lionel Richie Easy – Lionel Richie with Dave Grohl Hello – Lionel Richie
Pat Benatar	Sheryl Crow	All Fired Up – Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Heartbreaker – Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Love Is A Battlefield – Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Sylvia Robinson	None	None