The 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were officially announced on December 16th, one week after votes were due.

Performers:

• Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
• The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
• Green Day
• Bill Withers
• Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
• Lou Reed

Award for Musical Excellence:

• Ringo Starr

Early Influence:

• The “5” Royales

Inductees will be honored at the Induction Ceremony in Cleveland on April 18, 2015.