Inductees by Year: 2012

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  Beastie Boys

  Induction category: Performer | Presented by: Chuck D
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  The Blue Caps

  Induction category: Performer | Presented by: Smokey Robinson
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  The Comets

  Induction category: Performer | Presented by: Smokey Robinson
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  The Crickets

  Induction category: Performer | Presented by: Smokey Robinson
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  Donovan

  Induction category: Performer | Presented by: John Mellencamp
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  Tom Dowd

  Induction category: The Award for Musical Excellence | Presented by: Robbie Robertson
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  The Famous Flames

  Induction category: Performer | Presented by: Smokey Robinson
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  Guns N' Roses

  Induction category: Performer | Presented by: Green Day
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  Glyn Johns

  Induction category: The Award for Musical Excellence | Presented by: Robbie Robertson
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  Freddie King

  Induction category: Early Influence | Presented by: Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill
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  Don Kirshner

  Induction category: Ahmet Ertegun Award for Lifetime Achievement | Presented by: Carole King
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  Cosimo Matassa

  Induction category: The Award for Musical Excellence | Presented by: Robbie Robertson
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  The Midnighters

  Induction category: Performer | Presented by: Smokey Robinson
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  The Miracles

  Induction category: Performer | Presented by: Smokey Robinson
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  Laura Nyro

  Induction category: Performer | Presented by: Bette Midler
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  Red Hot Chili Peppers

  Induction category: Performer | Presented by: Chris Rock
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  The Small Faces/Faces

  Induction category: Performer | Presented by: Stevie Van Zandt