Pentru a intra in Rock and Roll Walk of Fame, artistii trebuie sa fi lansat primul single in urma cu 25 de ani.In cadrul ceremoniei de la New York, vor fi alesi doar 5 castigatori.
Premiantii anului trecut au fost: R.E.M [Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe] , Van Hallen [Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Alex Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth], Patti Smith, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious [Kid Creole, Cowboy, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel, Mr. Ness, Raheim] si The Ronettes [Estelle Bennett, Ronnie Spector, Nedra Talley].