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9:30 Coffee Break: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, 2015

by Jill Riley and Sean McPherson

April 17, 2015

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at sunset.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, photographed at sunset.
Derek Jensen - Wikimedia Commons

Saturday, April 18, is a big day for music. First of all, it's Record Store Day, which is a full day of activities, live music and fun around record stores. Tomorrow is also Induction Day at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

The 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performer inductees were chosen by a voting body of more than 700 artists, historians and members of the music industry.

This year's inductees in the Performer Category are:
• The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
• Green Day
• Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
• Lou Reed
• Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
• Bill Withers

Receiving the Award for Musical Excellence:
• Ringo Starr

And receiving the Early Influence Award:
• The "5" Royales

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's celebrate the Class of 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. What songs by the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees do you want to hear? Tell us your requests.

Songs Played


Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - "Crimson and Clover"
Bill Withers - "Lovely Day"
Stevie Ray Vaughan - "Pride and Joy"
Paul Butterfield Blues Band - "Mary, Mary"
Green Day - "Basket Case"
Lou Reed - "Walk on the Wild Side"
The 5 Royales - "Dedicated to the One I Love"
Ringo Starr - "No No Song"

Do you deserve a Coffee Break? We at The Current's Morning Show think you do, and we want to bring treats from Black: Coffee and Waffle Bar to your workplace. We'll also be accompanied by Actual Wolf, who will play a live set for you and your coworkers. Let us know why you'd like a Coffee Break.