According to the 64-year-old musician, it was the first gig he’s ever missed.

Concerts featuring Depeche Mode, Deftones, Jimmy Eat World, and Kings of Leon are part of the promotion.

Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Katy Perry, The National, Lorde, The xx, Phoenix, Justice, Barry Gibb, and so much more.

ELO, Yes, and Joan Baez round out this year’s class.

Depeche Mode, Janet Jackson, Journey, and Bad Brains are among the other finalists.

Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur, PJ Harvey, and Alanis Morissette among the newly eligible acts.

The English synthpop band prove that great songs never really age.

Collaborators will hit the road together beginning next March.

N.W.A., Janet Jackson, The Cars, Deep Purple, and Chic also up for induction.

Disco hit reimagined in promotion of Tom Ford’s fall fashion line.

First annual festival also promises Pharrell Williams, Janelle Monáe, Chaka Khan, Chuck D.

“Thank you for all your amazing songs. Your music continues to inspire the world.”