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Video: Interviews from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Watch as we speak to Neil Diamond, Elton John, Alice Cooper and more

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March 16, 2011 12:10 PM ET

Watch the rest of our video interviews with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and guests:

Rob Zombie 
Neil Diamond
Leon Russell
John Legend
Elton John
Dr. John
Darlene Love
Alice Cooper

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