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Phil Collins cries, Billy Idol shouts and rappers romp at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

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Phil Collins gave a tearful acceptance speech and got an electrifying tribute from Cynthia Erivo, Oprah Winfrey inducted the late Luther Vandross, the crowd yelled along with Billy Idol, and Wu-Tang Clan crowded the stage for a rowdy celebration at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on …

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  1. WFLA

    Phil Collins cries, Billy Idol shouts and rappers romp at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (opens WFLA)

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    Phil Collins gave a tearful acceptance speech and got an electrifying tribute from Cynthia Erivo, Oprah Winfrey inducted the late Luther Vandross, the crowd yelled along with Billy Idol, and Wu-Tang Clan crowded the stage for a rowdy celebration at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on …

  2. KOB 4

    Phil Collins cries, Oprah inducts Vandross and rappers romp at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (opens KOB 4)

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    The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was a night of emotional speeches and memorable performances. Phil Collins received a tearful ovation, inducted by Travis Barker, who praised his dual stardom. Oprah Winfrey inducted the late Luther Vandross, calling him “the maestro of the love song.

  3. KOB 4

    Phil Collins cries in acceptance and Oprah inducts Vandross at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (opens KOB 4)

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    Phil Collins gave an emotional acceptance speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. He received a tribute from Cynthia Erivo and was inducted Saturday night by Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.

  4. The Boston Globe

    Phil Collins cries in acceptance, Oprah inducts Vandross at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (opens The Boston Globe)

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    “I grew up just wanting to play the drums,” Phil Collins said. “Everything else has been a really happy accident."

  5. NBC News

    Phil Collins makes emotional speech at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (opens NBC News)

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    Phil Collins gave a tearful acceptance speech and got an electrifying tribute from Cynthia Erivo, Oprah Winfrey inducted the late Luther Vandross, the crowd yelled along with Billy Idol, and Wu-Tang Clan crowded the stage for a rowdy celebration at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on …

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