On March 14, Dr. John will be among the inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria. Today, the Hall of Fame will announce the artists who’ll do the induction speeches, and doing the honors for Dr. John will be R&B singer John Legend. Rob Zombie will introduce Alice Cooper, Neil Young will introduce Tom Waits, Elton John will bring out Leon Russell, and Paul Simon will speak on behalf of Neil Diamond. Bette Midler will bring out Darlene Love and Elektra Records’ founder Jac Holzman will introduce the Doors’ John Densmore, who he signed.

John Legend and the Roots will perform at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Sunday, May 1. Dr. John will play the same day.