Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes Steals the Show Wearing Ukraine’s Colors on Corden
Duran Duran brought their upbeat new song “Tonight United” to the Late Late Show with James Corden. “This song is about the world coming together over music,” said Simon Le Bon as Nick Rhodes, wearing a conspicuous blue-and-yellow suit in honor of Ukraine, ramped up the synths. The new song, from the band’s new album Future Past, is a reminder of how good these New Wave stalwarts are at updating their sound without letting go of the dance-pop energy we love them for. Duran Duran begin their North American tour this August at New York’s Madison Square Garden in New York. Nile Rodgers and Chic will open for them on every date. On [TKdate], Duran Duran was nominated for entrance into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022. All original members of the band are nominated i...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Won’t Take Dolly Parton’s Name Off Ballot
Dolly Parton remains under consideration for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — whether she likes it or not. Three days after the Queen of Nashville tried to pull her name from the list of nominees, writing, “I must respectfully bow out,” the foundation that runs the Hall has released its own statement indicating that since voting is already under way, they won’t be making any changes to the ballot. “All of us in the music community have seen Dolly Parton’s thoughtful note expressing her feeling that she has not earned the right to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” the foundation wrote in the statement (via Variety). “In addition to her incredible talent as an artist, her humility is another reason Dolly is a beloved icon by millions of fans around the world. “From its ince...
Judas Priest and Twisted Sister Members Commend Dolly Parton for Bowing Out of Rock Hall Nod: “A Classy Move”
Dolly Parton’s decision to withdraw herself from nomination into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has garnered praise from rock and metal artists. Earlier this week, the country music legend bowed out of the Hall nod and said she didn’t feel she had “earned” it, explaining she needed to add to her rock ‘n’ roll cred. She added, “This has, however, inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ‘n’ roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do! Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner and Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider both commended Parton for respectfully withdrawing. Advertisement Related Video “I think it was a classy move, really,” Faulkner told podcast Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen. “I think she recognizes her brand, and it didn’t necessarily fit into t...
Dolly Parton ‘Respectfully Bows Out’ of Rock Hall Nomination
Dolly Parton tweeted today that she is dropping herself out of consideration of this year’s Rock and Rock Hall of Fame nominees. Parton explained that she is “extremely flattered and grateful” to be nominated for the massive music industry honoring, but that she doesn’t “feel that I have earned that right.” “I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out,” Parton says. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Z6LKfWtlxg — Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) March 14, 2022 Parton accepts the compliment of the nomination, yet hopes the Hall of Fame will consider her again — “if I am ever worthy.” She explains that the nomination has possibly inspired the country legend to make a rock ‘n’ roll record, as her husband has always pushed her to. SPIN has reached out to ...
Dave Stewart Says Eurythmics’ Second Rock Hall Nomination ‘Kinda Came Out of the Blue’
Eurythmics‘ second Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination “kinda came out of the blue,” according to the duo’s Dave Stewart. Eligible since 2007, the synth-pop duo’s other appearance on the ballot was in 2018, prior to Stewart and Annie Lennox’s reunion for Sting’s 30th We’ll Be Together benefit concert in New York for his Rainforest Foundation Fund. “We did quite a bit of sort of interviews with people, new photo sessions, which we hadn’t done for awhile, and little bits of film — I can’t remember everything, but we did quite a bit of stuff,” Stewart, who’s never attended a Rock Hall induction, tells Billboard. “And then we weren’t put in. So this nomination kinda came out of the blue because we haven’t actually been on tour or doing that much, Annie and I. Explore See latest videos, chart...
Judas Priest Say Third Nomination for Rock and Roll of Fame Is ‘Still a Rush’
A third Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination for Judas Priest has frontman Rob Halford indulging himself in all sorts of possibilities if the iconic heavy metal group gets the nod this year. “I know you’ve seen this year’s selection, and it’s crazy,” the Metal God tells Billboard via Zoom from his home in Arizona. “My mind’s going, ‘I must do a duet with Dolly Parton! I must do a duet with Kate Bush!’ If Lionel [Richie] and Priest get in, I think we’ll both be dancing on the ceiling, together. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “It’s wonderful. As we’ve said before, it’s a blessing and it’s a rush — it’s still a rush to be nominated for the Hall, especially when you’re in the company again of such an eclectic bunch of fellow musicians.” First eligible in 2000 and long considered o...
Duran Duran ‘Thrilled’ Over First Rock Hall Nomination
Earlier this morning, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced Duran Duran is on the ballot for its Class of 2022. The British New Wave band is nominated alongside a class of a variety of iconic names in the industry including Dolly Parton, Carly Simon, Kate Bush, A Tribe Called Quest, and others. “What a surprise and an honor! To be nominated by such a highly esteemed organization is truly special in this, our fortieth, year,” John Taylor, the bass guitarist said. “For decades now Duran Duran have been inspired by the incredible support of our beautiful and diverse fanbase around the world. To be considered by the Hall of Famers is truly next level. Let’s hope we make the cut!” Simon Le Bon added, “Just to make it onto the nominations list is an honor that I never expected to experience… ...
2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees: Who Will Actually Get In?
The nominations arrived Wednesday morning (Feb. 2) for this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and appropriate for Groundhog Day, it’s a lot of names we’ve seen before — with 10 out of the 17 names being repeat nominees, and six of those 10 holdovers from 2021’s shortlist. Mixed in with the more familiar artists to Rock Hall voters, though, are a handful of first-timers — ranging from obvious rock icons to hitmakers more associated with the worlds of pop, country, R&B and rap — which means voters will have some interesting (and likely challenging) decisions to make in the months to come. Here’s how Billboard breaks down the likeliness of the nominees for induction, listed from least to most likely. FELA KUTI It’s a tough ask for the Afrobeat icon to be inducted by straight vote, s...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022 Nominations: The Snubs, Surprises and Long Shots
This morning, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced 17 nominees for this year’s inductions. In May, the Hall’s voting body will narrow that number down to the five to seven artists in the Class of 2022: A Tribe Called QuestBeckPat BenatarKate BushDevoDuran DuranEminemEurythmicsJudas PriestFela KutiMC5New York DollsDolly PartonRage Against the MachineLionel RichieCarly SimonDionne Warwick First Time Nominees Artists become eligible for the Rock Hall 25 years after their first commercial recordings, so artists who debuted in 1996 have their first shot this year. Eminem, who released his independent album Infinite in ‘96 but did not become a mainstream star until 1999, is the only artist who’s been nominated in his first eligible year in 2022. If inducted, Eminem would follow the Notorious...
Rock Hall of Fame 2022: Carly Simon, Eminem, Dolly Parton, Beck Lead Nominees
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its contenders for the Class of 2022. The ballot features seven first-time nominees including Carly Simon, Eminem, Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Beck, Lionel Richie, and A Tribe Called Quest, as well as Kate Bush, Devo, Judas Priest, MC5, New York Dolls, Rage Against The Machine, Pat Benatar, Fela Kuti, Eurythmics, and Dionne Warwick. Artists eligible for this year’s ballot had to have released their first single or album in 1996 or earlier. Eminem is the only artist on this year’s ballot nominated in his first year eligible (his debut album, Infinite, was released in 1996.) “This year’s ballot recognizes a diverse group of incredible artists, each who has had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock ...
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Blue Ivy Pays Tribute To Jay-Z During Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / Youtube Jay-Z joined rare air this week with his Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame distinction. Blue Ivy Carter honored her dad with a very memorable introduction to his induction. The Brooklyn MC was stamped as one of the greatest performers ever in the music industry via the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony. As expected his induction video was nothing short of stellar just like his career. Several friends and celebrities put respect on his name via a pre-recorded video including Kevin Hart, Rihanna, Halle Berry, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Diddy, Regina King, Lena Waithe, Chris Martin, Rick Ross, Queen Latifah, Lupita Nyong’o, and former President Barack Obama. Even with all that star power it was his own wife and daughter who stole the show...
Kraftwerk Announce 2022 Tour Following Induction to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Following their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, legendary electronic music group Kraftwerk are taking a victory lap. It’s a circuit through North America that has been long overdue. In 2020, the pioneering band had intended to celebrate their momentous 50-year anniversary with a tour, but their plans were scrapped in the wake of the pandemic. However, as they say, good things come to those who wait, and there’s even more to celebrate with Kraftwerk’s newly announced 2022 summer run. After six rejections for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame consideration, the German quartet couldn’t be denied. This past weekend, the iconic Computer World producers were finally welcomed into the elite club alongside a formidable class of artists including Carole Kin...
