The official letter came, Bill accepted, and his induction took place on July 30, 2010. First there was a reception, held inside the Civic Center, followed by the actual induction ceremony that took place in front of the Buddy Holly statue. The Jack Neal Band, with special guest George Tomsco of the Fireballs, performed and completed the special day.

(Most people were aware that as of April 2010, Bill was battling stage 4 cancer and was confined (at the time) to a wheelchair. Bill was determined to accept this honor standing up and that is what he did.)