Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In a lengthy statement, Rage react to ”a band whose songs drove alternative radio to new heights while right wing media companies tried to purge every song we ever wrote from the airwaves” getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The awards ceremony happens in November at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.

They've also nominated Sheryl Crow, Cyndi Lauper, Warren Zevon, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, A Tribe Called Quest, and more...

“Thankfully, I am at a point in my life where there is no need for me to spend time in an environment that reduces women“ - Alanis Morrisette

“I know this induction is supposed to be me talking about myself and shit man, but fuck that. I would not be here without them“ - Eminem after thanking dozens and dozens in his Rock Hall speech

Nine Inch Nails played their special hometown-area show with Ministry and Nitzer Ebb, following a Q&A at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with four former '90s-era members, including Richard Patrick, all of whom joined NIN during their set for NIN classics and ”Hey Man Nice Shot” by Richard's post-NIN band Filter...

Eminem is being inducted in his first year of eligibility, and Dolly Parton is being inducted after previously bowing out of consideration.

“Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don't feel that I have earned that right,“ Dolly said in a statement.

Eminem was nominated in his first year of eligibility, and other nominees include Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Kate Bush, Devo, New York Dolls, MC5, Judas Priest, and more...

“Growing up, we didn’t think we could be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,“ Jay-Z said in his acceptance speech. “We were told that hip-hop was a fad.“