Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Class of 2005

NEW YORK (AP)--Irish rockers U2, R&B singers The O'Jays and soul balladeer Percy Sledge are among five musical legends to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the foundation's 20th annual induction ceremony next year, the organization announced Monday. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation will hold its induction ceremony March 14 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Manhattan. The Pretenders and blues guitarist Buddy Guy will also join the organization's Class of 2005.

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