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Read Chuck D's and LL Cool J's Complete Beastie Boys Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Speeches

Dave Lifton — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:08:13 +0000

The question of whether or not rap belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will probably always remain controversial. However, if you’re of the opinion that the genre is a vital link in the ever-evolving continuum of popular music, then there can be no doubt that the Beastie Boys deserved to be inducted.

Original Guns N' Roses Lineup To Attend Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Tree Riddle — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:30:49 +0000

Current Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed has confirmed that the entire original lineup of the band will be in attendance for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony April 14 in Cleveland, Ohio. After tons of speculation and indecision from all involved parties, Reed tells Billboard that the ‘Appetite for Destruction’ lineup [...]

Axl Rose Addresses Guns N' Roses' Hall of Fame Induction + Reunion Offers

Jeff Giles — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:28:36 +0000

You really never know what you’re going to get from Axl Rose in an interview, and it seems pretty clear that he isn’t exactly eager to discuss the possibility of reuniting the original Guns N’ Roses lineup for a performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next year.

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis Reacts to Hall of Fame Nod

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:40:57 +0000

When the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced today (Dec. 7), Red Hot Chili Peppers were among the honorees along with Guns N’ Roses, Beastie Boys and others. RHCP frontman Anthony Kiedis commented on the induction, calling it both emotional and a great sense of achievement.

Guns N' Roses, Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys Among 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:14:24 +0000

The 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class will feature three bands that have helped shape rock music over the past 25 years — Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Beastie Boys were all announced as inductees today (Dec. 7). The ceremony will take place April 14 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inducts Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits and others

John Riggs — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:54:38 +0000

On Monday night, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted several more music legends into its ranks, including Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Darlene Love, Tom Waits, Jac Holzman, Art Rupe and Leon Russell. The ceremony included performances by the inductees, with appearances by Elton John, Bette Midler, Paul Simon, John Mayer, Neil [...]