Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2007 Induction Ceremony Photos
Michael Stipe, Patti Smith, Zack de la Rocha
Michael Stipe and Patti Smith flash grins with former Rage Against the Machine frontman Zack de la Rocha, who inducted Smith into the Hall of Fame.
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Grandmaster Flash
Grandmaster Flash, the first ever hip-hop inductee into the Rock Hall, takes his seat at a cocktail reception just before the induction ceremony.
Clive Davis and Patti Smith
Legendary producer Clive Davis gives a big hug to 2007 inductee Patti Smith. Davis signed Smith to Arista Records in the early '70s.
Keith Richards and Slash
The Rolling Stones' legendary guitarist Keith Richards strikes a pose with Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash on the red carpet. Richards inducted the Ronettes into the Hall of Fame, while Slash was there to help induct Van Halen.
Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar and Kenny Chesney
Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and singer Sammy Hagar are all smiles as they catch up with country star Kenny Chesney on the red carpet. Chesney is an old friend of the rockers -- Alex and Eddie Van Halen once performed with Chesney at a concert in California.
Zack de la Rocha and Patti Smith
Zack de la Rocha greets Patti Smith on the red carpet. de la Rocha had the honor of inducting Smith into the Hall of Fame.
Reverend Al Sharpton and Aretha Franklin
Revered Al Sharpton and Aretha Franklin meet on the red carpet before the induction ceremony. Sharpton made a moving speech in tribute to the late great James Brown, while Franklin was there for a musical salute to the late Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun.
Kid Rock and Eddie Vedder
Kid Rock and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder make their way from the cocktail reception to the induction ceremony at New York City's Waldorf Astoria hotel. Vedder inducted fellow rockers R.E.M. into the Hall of Fame.
Keith Richards
Keith Richards sports his trademark cigarette while inducting the Ronettes into the Rock Hall.
Aretha Franklin
The Queen of Soul belts out 'Don't Play That Song' in tribute to legendary producer Clive Davis and the late Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun.
Ronnie Spector
New inductees Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes perform their signature hit, 'Be My Baby.'
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
The very first hip hop inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five show off their dapper sense of style at the cocktail reception before the ceremony.
Patti Smith and Keith Richards
New inductee Patti Smith and Hall of Fame alumn Keith Richards show they have a similar sense of style. Smith performed the Rolling Stones' classic 'Gimme Shelter' at the ceremony, a cover that is also on her brand-new album, 'Twelve.'
Patti Smith
Patti Smith performs her controversial tune 'Rock 'N' Roll N*****' at the ceremony. Smith explained her motivation in writing that song -- to take a word usually used in a derogatory fashion and redefine it, making it a word of honor. She also told the audience that her late mother used to love to vacuum to that song.
Scott Weiland
After inducting Van Halen into the Hall of Fame, Scott Weiland performs with Velvet Revolver bandmate Slash and the only two Van Halen members at the ceremony -- Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony -- on 'Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love.'
Slash
After calling Van Halen "the golden gods of women" in his induction speech, Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash takes the stage to perfom 'Ain't Talkin' Bout Love.'
Zack de la Rocha
Rage Against the Machine's frontman Zack de la Rocha inducts Patti Smith into the Hall of Fame, praising her for not only being a rock icon but also a tremendous political activist.
Sammy Hagar
One of only two members of Van Halen at the ceremony, former frontman Sammy Hagar humbly accepts the honor, praising rival David Lee Roth and the rest of the absent bandmates.
Aretha Franklin, Michael J. Fox and Clive Davis
Soulstress Aretha Franklin joins actor Michael J. Fox and producer-extraordinaire Clive Davis at the pre-show cocktail reception.
R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and Coldplay's Chris Martin
R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin toast the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon
Oscar winners and longtime loves Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon mingle at the pre-show cocktail party.
Grandmaster Flash
After his landmark induction, Grandmaster Flash performs his signature hit, 'The Message.'
Jay-Z
Appearing to read his speech from a Blackberry, rap mogul Jay-Z inducts Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five into the Hall of Fame.
Kid Rock and Grandmaster Flash
Kid Rock poses with one of his musical heroes, Hall of Fame inductee Grandmaster Flash.
Eddie Vedder
In the longest speech of the night, Eddie Vedder tells the story of R.E.M., beginning with Michael Stipe and Peter Buck meeting in an Athens record store.
Michael Stipe and Mike Mills
R.E.M. perform a career-spanning set, including 'Gardening at Night' and 'Man on the Moon.'
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
The Furious Five accept their Hall of Fame induction, praising the institution for finally recognizing hip-hop.
Van Halen
The only two members of Van Halen at the ceremony, Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar, relish the spotlight.
Eddie Vedder
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder takes the mic to perform 'Man on the Moon' with R.E.M.
Slash
Taking a cue from Keith Richards, Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash lights up on stage after helping induct Van Halen into the Hall of Fame.
R.E.M.
R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills celebrate their induction backstage.
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