The ceremony will take place on April 18, 2015 in Cleveland.
Green Day is an American punk rock band that was formed in 1986 by Billie Joe Armstron (lead vocalist and guitarist) and Mike Dirnt (bassist and backing vocalist). They were originally part of the punk scene at the DIY 924 Gilman Street club in Berkely, California. In 1994 they released Dookie through Reprise Records and became a hugh success. It eventually sold over 10 million copies in the U. S.
Their three follow-up albums, Insomniac (1995), Nimrod (1997), and Warning (2000) were successful, but not as much as Dookie. The band's rock opera, American Idiot (2004) reignited their popularity.
They have sold more than 75 million records worldwide. The group has won 5 Grammy Awards, including Best Musical Show Album for American Idiot. In 2010, the musical won them 2 Tony Awards for Best Scenic Design and Best Lighting Design, and was nominated for Best Musical.
Joan Jett (Joan Marie Larkin) was born Joan Marie Larkin on September 22, 1958 in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. She's an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and actress. She was best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, including their No. 1 hit record "I Love rock 'n' Roll" in 1982. Other popular recordings were "Crimson and Clover," "I Hate Myself for Loving You," "Do you Wanna Touch Me," "Light of Day," "Love is All Around" and "Bad Reputation." She is considered by the Toronto Sun as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts became the first rock band to perform at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway that broke the record for the fastest ticket sell-out.
Lou Reed (Lewis Allan) was born on March 2, 1942 and dies October 27, 2013. He was an American musician, guitarist, singer, and songwriter. In the 1960s, he worked with the Velvet Underground. Also was not financially successful, it did have a following and became one of the most influential bands of the era.
After leaving the group, Reed began a solo singing career in 1972. His hit song, "Walk on the Wild Side," was commercially successful.
Paul Vaughn Butterfield was born on December 17, 1942 in Chicago, IL and died on May 4, 1987 in North Hollywood, California. He was an American blues singer and harmonica player. He formed the band in 1963 and they were popular in the late 1960s with performances at the Fillmores, Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock. They combined electric Chicago blues with rock urgency and jazz fusion.
Butterfield was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 2006. He was well known for his harmonica skills. His preferred single notes to chords and used the harmonica for soloing.
Ringo Starr was born Richard Starkey (July 7, 1940) in Dingle, Liverpool, England. He joined The Beathes in 1962 and was their lead drummer. He was the lead singer for "With a Little Help from My Friends", "Yellow Submarine" and "Act Naturally." He wrote "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden." After the band's break-up in 1970, he released several successful singles.
In 2011, Rolling Stone readers named Starr the fifth-greatest drummer of all time. In 1988, The Beatles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 2002, he was inducted into the Percussive Arts Hall of Fame.
Stephen Ray Vaughan was born on October 3, 1954 in Dallas, TX and died on August 27, 1990. He is considered one of the most influential guitarist in the history of blues music. He as inspired by American and British blues rock. He left high school in 1971 and moved to Austin, TX. Later his formed his own group, Triple Threat Revue and then renamed the band Double Trouble. In 1983, his debut studio album, Texas Flood charted at number 38.
Vaughn has receive several music awards. In 1983, he was voted Best New Talent and Best Electric Blues Guitar Player by the readers of Guitar Player. In 1984, the Blues Foundation named him entertainer of the Year and Blues Instrumentalist of the Year, and in 1987 Performance Magazine honored him with rhythm and Blues Act of the Year. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2014.
Bill Withers was born on July 4, 1938 in Slab Fork, West Virginia. He is an American singer-songwriter whose genres include soul, R&B, smooth soul, blues, and Funk. His major recording hits include, "Lean on Me" (Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007), "Ain't No Sunshine," (1972 Grammy Award for Best R&B Song) "Use Me," "Just the Two of Us," "Lovely Day," and "Grandma's Hands."
On October 6, 1972, Reed performed at Carnegie Hall. This was recorded and released as a live album Bill Withers, Live at Carnegie Hall on November 30, 1972. In 1976, Withers performed "Ain't No Sunshine" on Saturday Night Live.
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