![]() "I know that I’m a rapper and this is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame." "I’m probably not supposed to actually be here tonight for a couple of reasons," Eminem said as he accepted the honor. Dre, who praised the "underdog" white rapper who "broke the glass ceiling" to become one of the best-selling hip-hop artists ever. "I'm probably not coming home for quite a while," he said. "I'm in love with this business."ĭetroit's Eminem was inducted by longtime collaborator Dr. Richie thanked his family present, including daughters Nicole and Sofia, for enduring his traveling through "my magical mystery tour" of a career, adding that it wasn't going to end soon. "And if we let this vibe come through, this room will only grow and grow." "Rock 'n' roll is not a color, it is a feeling, it is a vibe," Richie said. "To my partner and love, 43 years ago in a rehearsal studio, could you have imagined this night?"Īfter his introduction from Lenny Kravitz, onetime Commodore Richie, 73, said it was a good thing that the hall was moving beyond purists' parameters for rock music. "It has been an incredible ride," Benatar said. Benatar, a classically trained musician, gave thanks for their family, which includes two grown daughters and three grandchildren. Dre introduce new Hall of FamersĪfter a glowing introduction by Sheryl Crow, Benatar, 69, was inducted with longtime bandmate and husband of 43 years, guitarist Neil Giraldo. I'm sure as hell glad I'm around to see the day."ĭolly Parton is making a rock album: In honor of her Rock Hall of Fame induction "Let there be no doubt I was stoked about the whole thing, even bought a new guitar with the essential whammy," Taylor's letter said of the induction. Lead singer Simon Le Bon read an open letter at the lectern from Taylor, who expressed his disappointment at missing the ceremony after suffering a major health setback. "Halfway through 'Rio,' the wife of this prominent director tore off her bra and threw it on stage."Īfter being denied entry by the Rock Hall for 17 years, Duran Duran showed their power during a stage medley that included "Girls on Film," "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "Ordinary World."īut Duran Duran's evening was bittersweet, as original guitarist Andy Taylor was unable to join them onstage because of his Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. "I’m a lucky dude to be here tonight," said Downey Jr., who recalled the universal fervor around the band, including when Duran Duran played at his blowout 50th birthday party. kicked off the festivities, introducing Duran Duran like a fanboy. Duran Duran's day has come, but with Andy Taylor unable to attend Parton's entree came at the end of a bloated, 5½-hour event that will be edited extensively and aired on HBO Nov. "Any of you rock stars going to help me out on that? Because I'm going to hold you to it." "Since I'm going to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I'm going to write a song for it," said Parton, promising a rock album to an audience that included Bruce Springsteen, U2's The Edge, Sheryl Crow and Dave Grohl. Rock Hall reveal: Duran Duran's Andy Taylor shares Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis during induction ![]() Parton – who had originally asked the Rock Hall to withdraw her nomination because she hadn't earned the right – embraced her emerging rock self Saturday, even changing into a black leather rocker ensemble to perform an electric guitar number she had written especially for the event. ![]() "I guess I'm a rock star now," Parton, 76, said happily after accepting the honor, joining Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, Eminem, Judas Priest, Pat Benatar, Carly Simon and the Eurythmics in the current class. LOS ANGELES – Country music legend Dolly Parton summed up an unusual, diverse class of incoming musicians, speaking from Saturday's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 induction ceremony at the Microsoft Theater.
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