In pictures: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

1 of 12 Prince performed a medley of hits at the ceremony.

2 of 12 Chubby Checker staged a good-natured protest about being left out of the Hall of Fame.

3 of 12 Alicia Keys brought a bit of glamour to New York's Waldorf Astoria.

4 of 12 Rolling Stone Keith Richards arrived in exuberant mood.

5 of 12 Fellow band member Mick Jagger talked about Rolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner.

6 of 12 Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top brought the beards...

7 of 12 ...while George Clinton brought the hair.

8 of 12 R&B outfit The Dells were also honoured at the ceremony.

9 of 12 Folk singer Jackson Browne was introduced as a 'bona fide rock 'n' roll sex star'.

10 of 12 Detroit star Kid Rock presented Bob Seger's induction into the Hall of Fame...

11 of 12 ...who put on a rousing performance to celebrate more than 25 years in the business.

12 of 12 The late George Harrison was honoured posthumously for his contribution to music.