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The following artists will be inducted at the Nineteenth Annual
Induction Ceremony, which will be held Monday, March 15th in New York
at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel:

Jackson Browne -- For more than three decades, Jackson Browne has
been one of rock's consummate singer-songwriters. Writing intricately
crafted, deeply personal songs, he made his mark as a master
chronicler of the affairs of the heart.

The Dells -- The Dells began recording in 1953 and still perform
today with virtually all original members. They have performed and
charted in every decade since the Fifties, making them one of the
most influential vocal groups of all time.

George Harrison -- Post-Beatles, George Harrison's career spanned
three decades during which he not only furthered his artistry as a
musician, songwriter, and producer (of music and numerous films), but
as a humanitarian on the world stage.

Prince – Self-produced since his debut at age 20, Prince is one of
the most unpredictable as well as one of the most magnificently
charismatic figures in the entire pop landscape. His fusion of rock,
funk, soul, metal and punk has defied all stereotypes.

Bob Seger – Detroit's standard-bearer of rock and soul began his
multi-platinum streak in 1975, followed by a decade of nearly 20
consecutive top 40 singles, all of which celebrated Bob Seger's
allegiance to and love affair with the music that provided his escape
from an impoverished childhood.

Traffic -- Nurtured in the communal flush of the British Invasion,
Traffic outgrew its
psychedelic pop roots to become a true fusion group – melding a folk-
inspired simplicity with bluesy jazz improv that was given plenty of
space on its extended compositions.

ZZ Top -- With the Texas soul, outlaw boogie, and souped-up hot rod
funk served up by the durable power trio of Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill
and Frank Beard – ZZ Top – is literally the last word in rock. Three-
plus decades on, these Funky Kings might just go on forever.

In commenting on this year's inductees, Evans said, "These inductees
represent many influential genres of rock and roll, including pop,
funk, soul, boogie and psychedelia. We expect this year's show to be
unique and exciting with highly anticipated moments."

Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of
their first record. Criteria considered includes the influence and
significance of the artist's contribution to the development and
perpetuation of rock and roll.

The Foundation's nominating committee, composed of rock and roll
historians, selects nominees each year in the "artist" category.
Ballots are then sent to an international voting body of about 700
rock experts.

The honoree in the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Non-Performer
Category will be announced shortly.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was formed in 1983 and the
first induction ceremony was held in 1986. All inductees are
represented in the "Hall of Fame", a permanent exhibit at the Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, in Cleveland Ohio.