Paul McCartney will be in town for the Rock Hall Inductions. Credit: Mary McCartney
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has announced presenters for the Induction ceremony that takes place on April 18 at Public Hall. Paul McCartney will induct fellow Beatle Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder will induct Bill Withers, Patti Smith will induct the late Lou Reed, Peter Wolf will induct the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Fall Out Boy will induct Green Day, John Mayer will induct Stevie Ray Vaughan and Steve Cropper will induct the “5” Royales.
Performers include Beck, Dave Grohl, Joe Walsh, Tom Morello, John Legend, Jimmie Vaughan and others to be announced. The presenter who will induct Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will be announced later as well. The show will air on HBO on May 30. For more information on the 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony activities visit rockhall.com.
Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.
