Alanis Morissette took to Instagram to respond to “mis-informed rumblings” surrounding her absence from a performance at Saturday’sRock and Roll Hall of Fameceremony. Morissette was set to perform “You’re So Vain” with Olivia Rodrigo as a tribute to inductee Carly Simon. While Variety reported that Morissette was at rehearsals on …
Read More »Dolly Parton Declares Herself a 'Rock Star Now' in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Speech
Dolly Parton is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After initially deeming herself not worth for induction back in March and attempting to withdraw from consideration —then ultimately agreeing to the honor six weeks later —Parton was officially inducted during the Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday …
Read More »Andy Taylor Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis During Duran Duran's Rock Hall Speech
As Duran Duran accepted its induction into the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, frontman Simon Le Bon read a letter on behalf of former member Andy Taylor that revealed he’s been battling prostate cancer for years. Taylor did not join the band during Saturday’s ceremony. “Just over four …
Read More »Watch Duran Duran Open Rock Hall of Fame Ceremony With Glorious Medley, Minor Sound Issues
Duran Duran‘s Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, and John Taylor kicked off the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony with the hit that started it all, “Girls On Film.” But about 30 seconds into their 1981 jam, a sound glitch caused the band to pause for …
Read More »Duran Duran Honor Their Fans and the Bands That Inspired Them in 'Rock & Roll Hall of Fame' Speech
After looking over the list of potential artists to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, Duran Duran didn’t think they had a chance in hell. It’s not that they didn’t feel deserving of the honor, but they had spent decades of their career being …
Read More »Judas Priest Joined By Estranged Members K.K. Downing, Les Binks at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction: Watch
Judas Priest marked their long-awaited induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with a supersized performance of three of their most beloved songs Saturday. Despite years of estrangement and sharp barbs in the press, the quintet — in their signature leather, studs, and metal chains — welcomed original …
Read More »The Lionel Richie-Dave Grohl Lovefest Continues at Rock Hall of Fame Performance
Lionel Richie performed his greatest hits — with Dave Grohl on guitar — before accepting his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Saturday night. After being introduced by Lenny Kravitz, the Commodores musician and American Idol judge opened the medley with “Hello” on piano, immediately taking control …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo, Sara Bareilles Salute Carly Simon During Rock Hall of Fame Induction
Olivia Rodrigo made her debut at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by honoring inductee Carly Simon with a rendition of “You’re So Vain.” Simon’s ubiquitous classic from 1972 was a fitting choice for Rodrigo, who also kickstarted her own career with deeply vulnerable songs. Before Rodrigo took the …
Read More »Bruce Springsteen Inducts Jimmy Iovine into Rock Hall: 'A Visionary Executive Who Never Took Off His Fan Shoes'
Jimmy Iovine has had one of the most illustrious careers in music. Over the course of five decades, from engineer to producer to executive and entrepreneur, Iovine has been at the crossroads of some of music’s biggest moments. On Saturday, Bruce Springsteen recalled a particularly meaningful one during his glowing …
Read More »Eurythmics Reunite for Rare Performance at Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart made a rare return to the stage as Eurythmics Saturday night as they celebrated their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Coming out in matching black gator-skin-looking dress pants and sport coats, Lennox and Stewart took the stage starting with 1985’s “Would …
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