On the subject of the other inductees joining him this year, he praised Cheap Trick’s induction but mentioned that he would love to soon see The Spinners be nominated, as one of his “all-time favorite live groups”.
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N.W.A will become the fifth hip-hop act to receive the honour, following Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, Run-D.M.C, Beastie Boys and Public Enemy. All nominated artists had to have put out their first album or single at least 25 years ago to be in consideration. Thanks to all the fans who have supported us for all these years and to the Hall of Fame members who cast their votes. But regardless of that controversy, all of the bands and people to be added next year pass the smell test, having contributed significant music to the history of their particular niches. “It wasn’t my decision, and I didn’t have any input into any of it”.
The induction ceremony takes place at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, NY on April 8, 2016 with a broadcast airing on HBO later that spring.
“This means that the group’s mark is solidified”, Ice Cube said to Rolling Stone. The band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Chaka Khan and The Cars will also have to wait for a later date, if ever, to reach the hall of fame.
The results are in for the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Yes and other prog rock groups like Emerson, Lake and Palmer, King Crimson, and The Moody Blues, have yet to make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, though each of these bands has made lasting contributions to rock music. “I think the movie helped to get people to remember that”, he continued.
Dr. Dre on getting into the Hall: “When we started N.W.A, I couldn’t have imagined this”.
Five veteran rock and rap acts will be inducted into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame in 2016. We’re extremely excited and happy for that.
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Behind the vocals of Peter Cetera, they had a string of pop hits including “Saturday in the Park”, “25 or 6 to 4”, “If You Leave Me Now” and “Does Anyone Really Know What Time it Is?”
