Paul McCartney is to induct Foo Fighters into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Sir Paul McCartney is joining Taylor swift to induct newcomers into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this month.

Sir Paul will give the presentation for Foo Fighters, the hall announced on Monday.

He is close to Foo Fighter frontman Dave Grohl, who after next week will share the distinction of being inducted twice.

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Sir Paul is in as a Beatle and solo artist, while Grohl joined as a member of Nirvana in 2014.

Swift will induct songwriter Carole King, and also perform some of her music, along with Jennifer Hudson.

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Angela Bassett, who portrayed Tina Turner in the movie What’s Love Got To Do With It?, will induct the singer.

Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R. and Bryan Adams are scheduled to perform tributes to Turner.

Another actor, Drew Barrymore, has been enlisted to induct the Go-Go’s.

Lionel Richie will speak in honour of music executive Clarence Avant.

Other inductees this year include Jay-Z, Todd Rundgren, Kraftwerk, Charlie Patton, Gil Scott-Heron, LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads.

Find out more about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame here.