Cleveland honors Bobby Womack on the eve of his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Soul/rock/gospel
legend Bobby Womack takes center stage for a ceremony at the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame Museum on the day of his induction. Vice President of
Exhibitions and Curatorial Affairs Jim Henke (left) holds up a stage
outfit that Womack donated to the Museum’s collection as  President and
CEO Terry Stewart reads a proclamation from the City of Cleveland
citing Womack’s career achievements.  Bobby Womack is the first
 Cleveland native to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as
an individual performer.  Following the presentation, Womack met with
hundreds of fans at the Hall of Fame’s gift shop where he autographed
copies of his classic The Poet I & II, newly re-released and combined on one CD from ABKCO Records.

Hours later, Ron Wood, Rolling Stones’ guitarist and a long time friend
and collaborator inducted Womack. He performed a medley of his iconic
hits including “Across 110th Street,” “If You Think You’re Lonely Now”
and, joined by Wood, “I Used To Love Her” the song that was covered by
the Rolling Stones and became that group’s first #1 record.