Paul McCartney inducts Ringo while Miley Cyrus covers The Replacements — chaos reigns supreme.
The 30th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors: Ringo Starr, The “5” Royales, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Green Day, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble and Bill Withers.
Acting
Bill Withers' speech — retired 25 years, still the coolest man alive.
Direction
Green Day's 9-minute 'Jesus of Suburbia' — who gave them permission?
Writing
Lou Reed's posthumous induction — his sister's speech cuts deep.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the first year the ceremony streamed live on HBO, causing a minor panic when Green Day's extended set ran 20 minutes over.
Ringo's induction completed The Beatles' solo entries — took 29 years after John's 1994 induction, proving the Hall moves at glacial speed.
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