Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
At the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Iggy Pop ripped off his shirt and David Geffen said his success is based on “bullshit,” not talent. Jacob Bernstein reports. Plus, view our gallery.

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Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees attend the 25th annual Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria on Monday night in New York City.
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Singer Carole King
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Singer Faith Hill
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The band Genesis
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David Geffen
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Chris Isaak, Peter Wolf, and Fefe Dobson perform
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Inductees Allan Clarke and Graham Nash of the Hollies perform with Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5.
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Rolling Stone publisher and founder Jann Wenner presents band leader Paul Shaffer with a trophy to commemorate his 25 years.
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Inductee Iggy Pop of Iggy & The Stooges.
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Inductee Jimmy Cliff and Wyclef Jean perform onstage.
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Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad of the band ABBA accept their trophies.
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Iggy Pop performs with Green Day's Billy Joe Armstrong and members of the audience.
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