The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday celebrated the induction of Soundgarden and The White Stripes. The event featured performances from several artists, including Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers, and Beck.
Flea and Beck kicked off the show with a tribute to the late Sly Stone, who passed away in June. They were joined by Stevie Wonder, drummer Questlove, and singer Jennifer Hudson. The tribute included classic songs like “Dance to the Music,” “Everybody People,” and “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin).” Flea not only played his signature bass but also added some vocals to “Dance to the Music.”
The Killers performed “Lawyers, Guns and Money” in honor of Warren Zevon, who received the Musical Influence Award. Guitarist Dave Keuning played a guitar that Zevon had given to TV host David Letterman, who inducted him.
Other highlights included Chris Robinson from The Black Crowes, who teamed up with Joe Perry of Aerosmith and Nancy Wilson of Heart to perform “Feel Like Makin’ Love” by Bad Company. Nathaniel Rateliff also took the stage, singing “The Letter” with the Tedeschi Trucks Band in tribute to Joe Cocker, another inductee.
Robinson and Rateliff returned for the final song of the night, “With a Little Help From My Friends,” honoring Cocker. It was a night filled with great music and heartfelt tributes to legendary artists.
