Each year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors rock music's pioneering figures during a prestigious black-tie ceremony. As the Hall of Fame enters its third decade, it's these singular induction ceremonies-featuring the biggest names in classic rock from the '60s, '70s and '80s-that have become nearly as epic as the artists they celebrate.
This 2 Blu-ray Disc set features poignant reunions, moving and often hilarious induction speeches, and 44 iconic performances.
Among the highlights from the 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 induction ceremonies:
· The legendary Canadian power trio Rush performing fiery classics Tom Sawyer and The Spirit of Radio for their fervent fans.
· Red Hot Chili Peppers leading a searing all-star jam session of Higher Ground anchored by Slash and Ron Wood.
· Heart going Crazy on You before being joined onstage by fellow members of Seattle rock royalty from Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains.
· Alice Cooper ripping into ferocious versions of Eighteen and Under My Wheels before closing the set with Rob Zombie on School's Out.
· The Hurdy Gurdy Man Donovan is joined onstage by John Mellencamp for a chilling performance of Season of the Witch.
Features complete Hall of Fame induction speeches, including:
· Don Henley inducting Randy Newman
· Neil Young inducting Tom Waits
SET LISTING:
Disc One
The 25th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
(Waldorf Astoria, New York, New York, March 15, 2010)
Genesis
Watcher of the Skies Phish
Trey Anastasio Inducts Genesis
Acceptance Speech: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford
The Stooges
Billie Joe Armstrong Inducts the Stooges
Acceptance Speech: Scott Asheton, Iggy Pop and James Williamson
Search and Destroy The Stooges
I Wanna Be Your Dog The Stooges with Billie Joe Armstrong
The Hollies
Steven Van Zandt Inducts The Hollies
Bus Stop Allan Clarke and Graham Nash with Jesse Carmichael, Adam Levine and Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
Carrie-Anne Allan Clarke and Graham Nash with Jesse Carmichael, Adam Levine and Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) Allan Clarke, Graham Nash and Terry Sylvester with Pat Monahan, Steven Van Zandt and Pau Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
Paul Shaffer
25 Years of Great Music Appreciation Award Jann Wenner Presents
Paul Shaffer Acceptance Speech
Abba
Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb Induct ABBA
Acceptance Speech: Benny Andersoon and Anni-Frid Lyngstad
The Winner Takes It All Benny Andersoon with Faith Hill and Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
The 26th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
(Waldorf Astoria, New York, New York March 14, 2011)
Dr. John
John Legend Inducts Dr. John
Dr. John Acceptance Speech
Darlene Love
Bette Midler Inducts Darlene Love
Darlene Love Acceptance Speech
Alice Cooper
Rob Zombie Inducts Alice Cooper
Eighteen Alice Cooper
Under My Wheels Alice Cooper
School's Out Alice Cooper with Rob Zombie
Acceptance Speech: Michael Bruce, Alice Cooper, Dennis Dunaway and Neal Smith
Tom Waits
Neil Young Inducts Tom Waits
Tom Waits Acceptance Speech
Leon Russell
Award for Musical Excellence
Elton John Inducts Leon Russell
Leon Russell Acceptance Speech
Performances
Make It Rain Tom Waits
Rain Dogs Tom Waits
House Where Nobody Lives Tom Waits
Right Place Wrong Time Dr. John with Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
Such a Night Dr. John with John Legend and Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
Delta Lady Leon Russell with John Mayer and Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
A Song for You Leon Russell with John Mayer and Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah Darlene Love with Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
(Today I Met) The Boy I'm Gonna Marry Darlene Love with Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
He's a Rebel Darlene Love with Bette Midler and Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
Disc Two
The 27th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
(Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, April 14, 2012)
Program
Letterbomb Green Day
Freddie King
Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill Induct Freddie King
Acceptance Speech: Wanda King on behalf of Freddie King
Hide Away Joe Bonamassa, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Derek Trucks
Going Down Joe Bonamassa, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Derek Trucks
Donovan
John Mellencamp Inducts Donovan
Donovan Acceptance Speech
Catch the Wind Donovan
Sunshine Superman Donvana with Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
Season of the Witch Donovan with John Mellencamp and Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra
Small Faces / Faces
Steven Van Zandt Inducts the Small Faces / Faces
Acceptance Speech: Kenney Jones, Mollie Marriott on behalf of Steve Marriott, Ian McLagan and Ron Wood
Ooh La La Kenney Jones, Ian McLagan and Ron Wood with Mick Hucknall and Conrad Korsch
Stay With Me Kenney Jones, Ian McLagan and Ron Wood with Mick Hucknall and Conrad Korsch
Beastie Boys
Chuck D and LL Cool J Induct the Beastie Boys
Acceptance Speech: Michael "Mike D" Diamond and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz
Beastie Boys Medley: No Sleep Til Brooklyn / So What 'Cha Want ' / Sabotage The Roots, Black Thought, Travis McCoy, Mix Master Mike and Kid Rock
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Chris Rock Inducts the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Acceptance Speech: Flea, Jack Irons, Anthony Kiedis, Josh Klinghoffer, Cliff Martinez, James Slovak on behalf of Hillel Slovak, and Chad Smith
By the Way Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie Red Hot Chili Peppers
Give it Away Red Hot Chili Peppers
Finale: Higher Ground Red Hot Chili Peppers with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Jam Band
The 28th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
(Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, California April 18, 2013)
Randy Newman
I Love L.A. Randy Newman with Jackson Browne, John Fogerty and Tom Petty
Don Henley Inducts Randy Newman
Randy Newman Acceptance Speech
I'm Dead (But I Don't Know It) Randy Newman with Don Henley
Albert King
John Mayer Inducts Albert King
Acceptance Speech: Alice Johnson on behalf of Albert King
Oh, Pretty Woman Gary Clark, Jr.
Born Under a Bad Sign Gary Clark Jr., Booker T. Jones and John Mayer
Heart
Chris Cornell Inducts Heart
Acceptance Speech: Michael DeRosier, Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, Howeard Leese, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson
Crazy on You Heart with Jerry Cantrell
Barracuda Heart with Jerry Cantrell, Chriss Cornell and Mike McCready
Quincy Jones
Ahmet Ertegun Award for Lifetime Achievement
Oprah Winfrey Inducts Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones Acceptance Speech
Public Enemy
Spike Lee and Harry Belafonte Induct Public Enemy
Acceptance Speech: Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Terminator X and Professor Griff
Rush
Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins Induct Rush
Acceptance Speech: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart
2112: Overture Rush with Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins and Nick Raskulinecz
Tom Sawyer Rush
The Spirit of Radio Rush