2022 Inductees Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Announced

On Wednesday morning, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces its class of 2022.

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President and CEO Greg Harris posted a two-minute video on Twitter.

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He praised the “extremely diverse” group of individuals and bands this year.

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The class of 2022 in the Performers category included Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, and Eminem.

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It also included Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon.

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Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will be inducted in the category of Musical Excellence.

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Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, and Sylvia Robinson will be honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

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Elizabeth Cotton and Harry Belafonte will be honored for Early Influence.

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The ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 5, in Los Angeles.

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