Possible Clues:

• Inaugural Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee
• 'Ain't That a Shame' singer
• Rock 'n' roll pioneer from New Orleans
• Composer of music and player of it: so damn wild
• American maker of 4 admits of no failing
• 'Blueberry Hill' R&B singer
• "Blueberry Hill" R&B singer
• "Blueberry Hill" singer called "the King of Rock and Roll"
• 'Blueberry Hill' singer
• '50s R&B singer whose given name is Antoine