Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton and Eminem enter rock’s hall of fame

Inductees John Taylor, from left, Simon Le Bon, and Roger Taylor of Duran Duran perform during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles (Chris Pizzello/AP)

Lionel Richie soared, Pat Benatar roared, Duran Duran stumbled but stayed sophisticated and Eminem was Eminem, as the four acts found very different ways to celebrate being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

They were joined by Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Harry Belafonte, Judas Priest and Dolly Parton, who gave the honour an enthusiastic embrace after temporarily turning it down.