Here's Everything We Know About the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place on Saturday, November 5th, and there is still a lot of mystery about who will be performing and presenting. Even without official word from the Rock Hall, a lot is already known about the expected segments (spoilers about the ceremony ahead):

Update 11/2: In an interview with Forbes, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Chairman John Sykes revealed the names of several special guests: Olivia Rodrigo, Alanis Morissette, Maren Morris, Zac Brown, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, The Edge, Pink, and Sheryl Crow. Articles in Variety stated that Springsteen will be inducting Jimmy Iovine and Mellencamp will be inducting Allen Grubman.

  • Dolly Parton:
    Attending? Yes
    Performing? Yes
    Inductor? Miley Cyrus (unofficial)
    Dolly revealed in an interview with Pollstar that she will be performing a new "cute little rock 'n' roll song" called "Rockin'" that she wrote about the kerfuffle around her nomination and induction. Based on the leaked special guest lineup, Miley Cyrus, Dolly's goddaughter, will likely induct her. The inclusion of Brandi Carlisle on the leaked special guest list has led to speculation that she will also be involved in Dolly's performance.

  • Eminem:
    Attending? Yes
    Performing? Yes
    Inductor? TBD
    After Eminem's surprise appearance in LL Cool J's induction performance last year, he will perform at his own induction in L.A. (potentially with his own surprise special guests).

  • Carly Simon:
    Attending? No
    Performing? No
    Inductor? TBD
    After news last week of the tragic passing of Carly Simon's two sisters, it is understandable she won't be attending the ceremony. Her former guitarist revealed this week that "Carly will do a pre-recorded acceptance speech from Martha's Vineyard" and then he will be performing "You're So Vain" with Alanis Morisette and Olivia Rodrigo.

  • Pat Benatar:
    Attending? Yes
    Performing? Yes
    Inductor? Sheryl Crow (unofficial)
    Benatar's husband and co-inductee, Neil Giraldo, has talked about how they will have 8 1/2 minutes for their ceremony performance. Don't expect to hear "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" though. Sheryl Crow appeared on the leaked special guest list and is a former collaborator of Benatar in a "Women Rock!" TV special, so she is a good fit to give the induction speech.

  • Duran Duran:
    Attending? Yes
    Performing? Yes
    Inductor? TBD
    Simon Le Bon says they are "looking at a very big celebrity" to induct them into the Hall of Fame, and he also floated the possibility of Nile Rodgers performing with them at the ceremony. (Nile did not perform when he was inducted in 2017.) John Taylor has said he would love the closing slot ceremony and that they plan to play songs spanning their career from Rio to their latest album Future Past. The band has also indicated they will be reuniting with former guitarist Andy Taylor for their performance.

  • Lionel Richie:
    Attending? Yes
    Performing? Yes
    Inductor? Lenny Kravitz (unofficial)
    There hasn't been a lot of news around Richie's induction, but with his close friend Lenny Kravitz's name on the leaked special guest list, there has been speculation that he will be involved in the ceremony.

  • Eurythmics:
    Attending? Yes
    Performing? Yes
    Inductor? TBD
    Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart have been enthusiastic about their induction in recent interviews, so expect a memorable performance.

  • Judas Priest:
    Attending? Yes
    Performing? Yes
    Inductor? Alice Cooper (unofficial)
    Musical Excellence inductees Judas Priest have been revealing a lot about their Rock Hall plans, including a massive reunion performance which includes K.K. Downing, Glenn Tipton, Richie Faulkner (not inducted), Scott Travis, Les Binks, Ian Hill and Rob Halford. The band has said they also have eight minutes to perform and plan to do a medley of songs. Alice Cooper was on the leaked special guest list and would fit the bill to induct his good friends.

  • Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis:
    Attending? Yes
    Performing? Unlikely
    Inductor? Janet Jackson
    In a recent interview with the Musical Excellence inductees, it was revealed that Janet "will have a prepared speech" to induct the duo.

  • Harry Belafonte:
    Attending? Unknown
    Performing? Unlikely
    Inductor? TBD
    Belafonte last appeared on a Rock Hall stage in 2013 when he and Spike Lee inducted Public Enemy. At 95, he is the oldest living person to be inducted into the Rock Hall. Hopefully he will attend to accept the honor.

  • Elizabeth Cotten:
    Inductor? TBD
    Deceased inductees in the special categories don't often get full segments at the induction ceremony, so we'll see how they handle this one.

  • Allen Grubman:
    Attending? Likely
    Inductor? John Mellencamp (11/3 Update)
    Look for some industry star power to induct the Hall of Fame's first lawyer.

  • Jimmy Iovine:
    Attending? Likely
    Inductor? Bruce Springsteen (11/3/Update)
    Like Grubman, expect a big star to induct Iovine.

  • Sylvia Robinson:
    Inductor? TBD

The induction ceremony will be taped on Saturday, November 5th in L.A. and will premiere on HBO two weeks later on November 19th. Here is the promotional poster which includes the list of "Special Guests" that was tweeted out by the Microsoft Theater account before being deleted.

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