A pioneering rockabilly singer. Two stalwarts from Elvis Presley’s band. An iconic heavy-metal band. The trio that exposed rap to a national audience.
The musical artists that make up the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2009 represent a cross section of rock’s history, from the ‘50s to the ‘90s. Here, a photographic retrospective of the artists being welcomed by the hall this year.
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