Bon Jovi inducted into Hall Of Fame

Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora have been inducted into the US Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

Folk rock trio Crosby, Stills and Nash were also celebrated at the New York ceremony, reports the BBC.

Bon Jovi performed 'Wanted Dead Or Alive' at the gala event, which marked 40 years of inductions. "It's the closest thing to immortality that we're ever going to see here," said Bon Jovi.

Tom Jones was given the Hitmaker Award, while Jason Mraz took home the Most Promising Talent gong.

Matchbox 20's Rob Thomas, who handed Mraz the title, joked: "I hate you. You've ruined the curve for everybody. You're kind of young, and you're cute. You're just too talented and I think you should stop."

Meanwhile, British songwriting duo Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway, who penned the hit 'I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing', received a special award.