Irish rockers U2, R&B singers The O'Jays and soul balladeer Percy Sledge are among the legends that will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the foundation's 20th annual induction ceremony March 14 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Manhattan.
U2 became one of the planet's most popular bands in the 1980s with their album "The Joshua Tree." The Irish band is still making the charts -- their latest release, "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," is at the No. 2 album spot according to Billboard.
, The O'Jays had eight No. 1 R&B hits during the 1970s and 1980s including "Love Train" and "Use Ta Be My Girl."
Percy Sledge's legendary hit "When a Man Loves a Woman" made him a prominent figure in Soul music in the late 1960s.
Also being inducted in the "Class of 2005: are The Pretenders and blues guitarist Buddy Guy.
Musicians, industry professionals and journalists vote on the nominations. Artists are eligible to be inducted into the Rock Hall after at least 25 years have passed since their first record was released.
The O'Jays had eight No. 1 R&B hits during the 1970s and 1980s including "Love Train" and "Use Ta Be My Girl."
Percy Sledge's legendary hit "When a Man Loves a Woman" made him a prominent figure in Soul music in the late 1960s.
Also being inducted in the "Class of 2005: are The Pretenders and blues guitarist Buddy Guy.
Musicians, industry professionals and journalists vote on the nominations. Artists are eligible to be inducted into the Rock Hall after at least 25 years have passed since their first record was released.
