We all now know that the original Guns n Roses lineup won't have a bash. However here is a list of who will be performing including inductees and their presenters.
The full list of currently announced performers, presenters and inductees with the newest announcements (in bold text) are noted below :
• Beastie Boys will be inducted by Chuck D (new addition: LL Cool J to present)
• Donovan will be inducted by John Mellencamp (new addition: both to perform)
• Small Faces/The Faces will be inducted by Stevie Van Zandt (new addition: The Small Faces/Faces to perform)
• Red Hot Chili Peppers will be inducted by Chris Rock (new addition: Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform)
• Laura Nyro will be inducted by Bette Midler
• Freddie King will be inducted by Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill (new addition: Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill to perform)
• Don Kirshner will be inducted by Carole King (new addition: Darlene Love to perform)
• Cosimo Matassa, Tom Dowd, Glyn Johns will be inducted by Robbie Robertson
• The Blue Caps, the Comets, the Crickets, the Famous Flames, the Midnighters and the Miracles will be inducted by Smokey Robinson
Interestingly Guns n Roses have been left off the list in the media release altogther, including their presenters Green Day. The release states that "other" announcements will be made at " a later date". The ceremony is due to take place on the 14th of April so, anytime tomorrow would be good.
