Paul McCartney and Dave Grohl have a lot in common — or so the Beatle realized when writing his speech inducting the Foo Fighters into the “fucking Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” as he dubbed it Saturday night. In a short speech that the former Beatle gave in Cleveland …
Read More »The Cure's Robert Smith on Rock Hall Induction and 'F-cking Great' New Album
When the Cure‘s Robert Smith took the stage during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Barclays Center on Friday, he kept things succinct. “As Trent [Reznor, who introduced the band] said, it’s 40 years since our first album came out. It doesn’t seem like that. And …
Read More »RZA: Wu-Tang Clan Belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was a bit late to the game when it came to including hip-hop in its ranks. But since 2007, when Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five became the first rap group inducted into the hall, the powers that be have been slowly welcoming …
Read More »Thom Yorke Says He Won't Attend Radiohead's Rock Hall Induction
After weeks of speculation about whether Radiohead will show up for their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Thom Yorke has confirmed that he won’t be in attendance for the March ceremony at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Speaking to Variety about the Rock Hall nod, Yorke admitted that the concept …
Read More »Read The Cars' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Speeches
After a touching induction speech by the Killers’ Brandon Flowers, the members of the Cars ascended the stage in Cleveland to accept their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band’s inclusion in the institution has been a long time coming, as they were first eligible for …
Read More »Howard Stern to Induct Bon Jovi Into Rock Hall of Fame
Howard Stern will induct Bon Jovi into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Hall’s annual ceremony this April in Cleveland.Jon Bon Jovi visited The Howard Stern Show Wednesday morning where he revealed why the shock jock was his top choice. “The truth is, I had hoped this …
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