Bruce Springsteen Photo: Jim Rinaldi

Stevie Wonder delivered a hit-filled, star-studded performance that featured Smokey Robinson singing "The Tracks of My Tears" and B.B. King playing "The Thrill Is Gone." According to MTV, the evening's most surreal moment came when Wonder introduced Sting, who played bass and sang on a mash-up of Wonder's "Higher Ground" and The Police's "Roxanne."

The night ended with an epic set from Springsteen and the E Street Band. Following "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," Springsteen dueted with John Fogerty and Darlene Love, played a cover of The Clash's "London Calling," and welcomed a surprise appearance from Billy Joel, who jammed on three songs including "New York State of Mind" and "Only the Good Die Young." The set closed with an all-inclusive grand finale of Jackie Wilson's "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher." It was well after 1 a.m. by the time Springsteen bid the crowd farewell, wrapping up a five-hour night of music.

Tonight's concert in New York will feature U2, Aretha Franklin, Metallica, Jeff Beck with special guest Billy Gibbons, and many other surprises. HBO will air the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame concert on November 29.