United's top scorer Robin van Persie injured a hip in the buildup to defender Rafael's opening goal against QPR, but is expected to be fit for the Champions League last-16 clash with Real Madrid on March 5.

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He followed in the grand tradition of Journey's Steve Perry, forced to retire because of his arthritis in 1998, and Eddie Van Halen, who needed hip replacement surgery in 1999 and is currently battling cancer.

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Rockers Van Halen, singer Patti Smith, hip hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash and 1960s girl group The Ronettes will also be honoured at a ceremony in March.

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