Earlier this week it was announced that Billy Idol, alongside Oasis, Soundgarden, The White Stripes and more, is on the longlist of nominees for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame this year. And it's fair to say that the British punk veteran is pretty chuffed by the news.

Billy Idol has made the shortlist for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction class, joining a varied group of artists that range from jam-band stoners to an elusive chanteuse. The punk rocker,

Billy Idol was singing "No More Tears" in Cleveland to help induct Ozzy Osbourne into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Prior to the performance, the Prince of Darkness declared that Idol should be inducted into the Rock Hall.