Arts & Culture

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has kicked off the big lead-up to next week's inductions in Cleveland by unveiling sidewalk "Walk of Fame" plaques honoring the newest inductees.

The initial plaques were unveiled in a wind-swept ceremony Wednesday afternoon outside the auditorium where the inductions will be held April 14.

Plaques will be installed in the next few days honoring all of this year's inductees, including Guns N' Roses, the Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is kicking off 11 days of concerts and civic celebrations to mark its annual inductions.  This year's inductions will be April 14 in Cleveland.

The hall plans a kickoff news conference Wednesday afternoon at the Public Hall venue where the inductions will be held. Still to come are concerts, exhibits and a rock music archive ribbon-cutting.

The inductees this year include Guns N' Roses, the Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  The ceremony will be broadcast May 5 on HBO.

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