Abba inducted into Hall of Fame

Published: 10:48PM Tuesday March 16, 2010 Source: Newstalk ZB

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Abba has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Abba's singer-songwriter Benny Andersson and vocalist Anni-Frid Prinzessin Reuss appeared at the black-tie event at New York's famed Waldorf Astoria hotel on Tuesday night to accept the award.

Abba, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, the Hollies and the Stooges were all formally inducted into the hall.

The five performing artists and bands were chosen by 600 music industry professionals.

Artists become eligible 25 years after the release of their first record.

Genesis drummer Phil Collins says the Hall of Fame awards are "accepting music generally, rather than just rock-and-roll", and there seemed to be more variety this year.

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