The Beatles were finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. At that point, the band had split up 18 years prior in 1970, following the release of their 12th and final album Let It Be.
Eight years earlier, On December 8, 1980, John Lennon was tragically murdered in New York City outside his home, leaving the Fab Four permanently down one member.
The band's induction into the Hall of Fame was long overdue - but there was a problem. Paul McCartney refused to attend the event which was hosted by Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger.
Jagger touched upon the band's humble beginnings, while also thanking them for writing their first smash hit I Wanna Be Your Man.
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