Performers and presenters included Alec Baldwin, Jeff Beck, Jack Black, Jason Bonham, Tracy Chapman, Gary Clark, Jr., Alina Cojocaru, Billy Connolly, Angel Corella, Robert De Niro, Tina Fey, Foo Fighters, Morgan Freeman, Marcelo Gomes, David Hallberg, Beth Hart, Judith Jamison, Julie Kent, Kid Rock, Jimmy Kimmel, Lenny Kravitz, Laura Osnes, Veronika Part, Tiler Peck, Grace Ann Pierce, Bonnie Raitt, Ray Romano, Liev Schreiber, Jimmie Vaughan, Naomi Watts, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson.

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CBS' highlights from the evening:

Caroline Kennedy introduces the 2012 honorees:

President Barack Obama talks about the honorees:

Jack Black pays tribute to Led Zeppelin:

Heart's performance of "Stairway to Heaven":

The Foo Fighters' performance of "Rock and Roll":

Lenny Kravitz's performance of "Whole Lotta Love":

Beth Hart's performance of "I'd Rather Go Blind":

Bonnie Raitt's performance of "Sweet Home Chicago":

Tina Fey pays tribute to David Letterman:

Ray Romano, Alec Baldwin, Jimmy Kimmel and Fey pay tribute to David Letterman:

Robert De Niro pays tribute to Dustin Hoffman:

Morgan Freeman pays tribute to Buddy Guy:

Footage of the full awards ceremony: