Overview
- Warren Zevon received a posthumous Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in the Music Influence category.
- David Letterman delivered an emotional induction speech recalling their 2002 conversation and Zevon’s reminder to “enjoy every sandwich.”
- Letterman displayed the guitar Zevon gave him and handed it to the Killers’ Dave Keuning for the tribute performance.
- The Killers covered “Lawyers, Guns and Money” with longtime Zevon collaborator Waddy Wachtel joining on guitar.
- The honor follows years of eligibility before a first nomination in 2023, with the ceremony streaming on Disney+ and highlights set for ABC on Jan. 1.