2001 inductees: Performers Aerosmith Michael Jackson Queen Paul Simon Steely Dan Richie Valens Early Influences: Solomon Burke The Flamingos Sidemen: Johnnie Johnson James Burton Non Performer: Chris Blackwell 2002 inductees: Performers Issac Hayes Brenda Lee Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Gene Pitney Ramones Talking Heads Sidemen: Chet Atkins Non Performer: Jim Stewart (cofounder of Stax Records)