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Tom Waits went for laughs, Alice Cooper for shock value, Leon Russell was quietly humble and Neil Diamond may still be talking following their induction last night into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

'Silent Night' has beaten more modern tunes such as 'White Christmas' to be named the most-recorded festive song ever.

Neil Diamond had been eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for several years but never got a nomination to join music’s prestigious club. But he was never really worried about it.