Kate Bush

He was also romantically involved with the singer for decades.

Missy Elliott and Willie Nelson are also among this year's diverse class.

He played the solo on "Wuthering Heights" and worked with Mick Fleetwood, Sting and others.

The 1985 single is back on the top of the charts thanks to 'Stranger Things.'

Show's creative team was "on edge" after pitching the notoriously guarded singer.