ZZ Top's drummer Frank Beard, left, lead singer and guitarist Billy F. Gibbons, center, and bass player Dusty Hill arrive at the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 15, 2004, at New York's Waldorf Astoria.
Actor Michael J. Fox was among the celebrity guests at the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 15, 2004, at New York's Waldorf Astoria.
Tom Petty, who was a fellow member of the Traveling Wilburys, was on hand to salute inductee George Harrison at the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. "He often said he wasn't pursuing a solo career," Petty said. "He never hired a manager or an agent. He just loved playing music with his friends."
John Mellencamp and his wife, Elaine, arrive at the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 15, 2004, at New York's Waldorf Astoria.
Rocker Lenny Kravitz strolls past fans and photographers at the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 15, 2004, at New York's Waldorf Astoria.
Alicia Keys, with rap funksters OutKast, inducted Prince into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 19th annual induction ceremony.
Rolling Stone guitarist Keith Richards was on hand with an induction speech praising the logevity and consistency of inductee ZZ Top. He also took part in the all-star jam that concluded the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Funkster George Clinton arrives at the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 15, 2004, at New York's Waldorf Astoria.
Dhani Harrison, left, the son of late Beatles guitarist George Harrison, and musician Jeff Lynne brought down the house when they performed "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Tom Petty as a tribute to Harrison, who was one of the inductees.
Musician Dave Matthews gestures as he introduces inductee Traffic during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame dinner March 15, 2004, in New York.
E Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt was among the musicians at the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 15, 2004, in New York. Van Zandt also stars in HBO's "The Sopranos." His E Street Band mate Bruce Springsteen inducted Jackson Browne into the Hall of Fame.
Mick Jagger talks about Rolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 15, 2004, in New York. Wenner received a lifetime achievement award at the ceremony, which is to be broadcast on VH1.
Rolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner, left, accepts his induction award from MIck Jagger, center, and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun during the Rock and Roll Induction dinner March 15, 2004 in New York.
Dhani Harrison, right, along with his mother Olivia Harrison, accepts the induction award for his father, George Harrison, during the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony March 15, 2004 in New York.
Keith Richards introduces ZZ Top as inductees during the induction ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Richards wore a colorful headband and what appeared to be a collection of jewelry and fishing lures hanging from his hair.
Members of The Dells accept their induction awards during the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony March 15, 2004 in New York. With only one personnel change, this group formed in high school is still performing together more than 50 years later.
Rock band Traffic members Jim Capaldi, center, along with Steve Winwood, left, and Dave Mason, accept their induction awards during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction dinner March 15, 2004 in New York.
Dressed in a white suit and displaying nimble dance steps, Prince performed three of his songs during the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 15, 2004, in New York. Prince was among seven artists inducted for their contribution to rock and roll.
Detroit rocker Bob Seger arrives at the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 15, 2004, at New York's Waldorf Astoria. Fellow Michigan singer Kid Rock inducted Seger, calling him one of music's most overlooked performers.
Chubby Checker signs an autograph for one of his fans, Patrick Awuah of Yonkers, N.Y., outside the Waldorf Astoria in New York March 15, 2004. The singer was on hand to tell the public not to forget his music. Although Checker has made 22 Top 40 hits, he still has not been inducted into the hall, so he staged a good-natured protest.