MCCartney, who became the second Beatles star to receive the honour in 1999, will join Stevie Wonder, Patti Smith, J. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf and Steve Cropper among the presenters at this year's (15) star-studded event.

Wonder will induct Bill Withers, Smith will salute her late friend Lou Reed and Wolf will pay tribute to the Paul Butterfield Blues Band.

Meanwhile, Dave Grohl, Joe Walsh, Tom Morello, John Legend and Jimmy Vaughan will perform at the annual bash, which will be held on 18 April (15) at the Public Hall in Cleveland.

Green Day, guitar great Stevie Ray Vaughan, soul group the '5' Royales and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will also be inducted as part of the class of 2015.

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