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Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Defends Axl Rose's Decision to Reject Rock Hall Induction

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:32:30 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has been spitting a ton of venom lately while doing interviews for the release of the band’s latest album, ‘Oceania.’ Whether declaring his desire to “piss on Radiohead” or calling former guitarist James Iha a “piece of s–t,” Corgan hasn’t been holding back in the least. In one of his most recent interviews, Corgan took the time to defend Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose and his decision to reject a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Rock Hall Induction Ceremony Closing Jam Features Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slash + More

Olivia Langley — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:40:19 +0000

It’s a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tradition to have a jam session with inductees new and old at the end of the ceremony. This year was no different: After the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ own three-song set late Saturday night, frontman Anthony Kiedis encouraged others to join them onstage.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys Inducted Into Rock Hall

Joe Robinson — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:14:40 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Beastie Boys and Green Day kept the five-and-a-half-hour Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions party hopping last night (April 14) at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. The show, which sold out, also brought in a full house of fans around the corner at the actual Rock Hall, which was having its own party showing the concert on various screens throughout the Museum.

Classic Guns N' Roses Members Perform With Myles Kennedy at Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:40:33 +0000

It wasn’t the Guns N’ Roses reunion that everyone wanted, but with Axl Rose flipping the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the bird earlier this week, the next best thing happened at the induction ceremony on Saturday (April 14). Slash, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler, Matt Sorum and Gilby Clarke rocked three ‘Appetite for Destruction’ songs with singer Myles Kennedy.

Green Day's Induction Speech For Guns N' Roses at Hall of Fame Ceremony

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:58:33 +0000

Pop-punker Billie Joe Armstrong took to the stage last night (April 14) with his Green Day bandmates Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool to deliver the induction speech for Guns N’ Roses into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Beastie Boys Honor Family, New York City At Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

Olivia Langley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:00:43 +0000

The Beastie Boys’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction was appropriately raucous, although somewhat bittersweet: Although Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz), Mike D (Michael Diamond) and their long-time DJ Mix Master Mike appeared at the ceremony, Adam Yauch (aka MCA) was unable to attend. No reason was given for his absence; however, Yauch has battled cancer [...]

Axl Rose Not Attending Rock Hall Ceremony and Asks for His Induction To Be Retracted

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:30:16 +0000

After weeks of speculation, Axl Rose has written an open letter to fans stating he will not be attending the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this Saturday, April 14, in Cleveland, where his band Guns N’ Roses are set to be enshrined. Moreover, he has asked that his own induction be retracted.

Slash on Relationship with Axl Rose: 'He Hates My Guts'

Tree Riddle — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:14:42 +0000

Since the minute they were announced as possible 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the hot topic in the world of rock has been the potential for a Guns N’ Roses reunion. In a recent interview, Slash reveals that he is sick of talking about whether it will happen or not and explains that vocalist Axl Rose hates his guts.

Steven Adler Calls Guns N' Roses Lineup 'Hacks' + Reaffirms His Desire to Reunite at Rock Hall

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:20:26 +0000

The firestorm of the Guns N’ Roses ‘will they, won’t they?’ saga continues to gather fuel as former GN’R drummer Steven Adler calls the current Guns N’ Roses lineup ‘Axl and His Hacks,’ while once again declaring his advocacy of an ‘Appetite for Destruction’-era reunion at the band’s upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Slash: Guns N' Roses Not Performing at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:02:56 +0000

After much speculation, Slash has revealed that Guns N’ Roses will not be performing at the April 14 ceremony in which the band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “We’re not playing,” affirmed Slash to the QMI Agency. “I would imagine that they asked us to play but I know [...]

Original Members of Guns N' Roses to Reunite for Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame Induction

WQBK — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:17:41 +0000

After much speculation, all the original members of Guns N’ Roses will attend the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony April 14th in Cleveland Ohio. That includes Slash and Axl Rose. No word on whether or not they put their differences aside to actually step on stage together and perform. According to current [...]

Former Guns N' Roses Members Hope for Onstage Reunion at Hall of Fame Ceremony

Jon Wiederhorn — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:55:34 +0000

It looks like several ex-members of Guns N’ Roses have an appetite for reconstruction after it was announced that the band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Drummers Steven Adler and Matt Sorum both expressed hope that everyone will be wash away years of bad blood are reunite onstage April 14 at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland.

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

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:40:57 +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.

Joan Jett, Guns N' Roses and Beastie Boys Among Rock Hall of Fame Nominees [PICTURES]

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:17:58 +0000

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has mailed out the ballots for its 27th annual list of potential inductees, leaving it to the organization’s 500 voters to pick the winners from an eclectic group that includes first-time nominees as well as returning contenders.

Newly eligible artists who made this year’s cut include Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Guns N’ Roses, Heart, and Eric B. & Rakim, while the Beastie Boys, Donna Summer, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the veteran hopefuls.

Rob Zombie To Induct Alice Cooper

WQBK — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:15:58 +0000

The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place March 14th at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Rob Zombie will induct Alice Cooper. Other pairing include Paul Simon will induct Neil Diamond, and John Legend will induct Dr. John. Bette Midler inducts Darlene Love, Neil Young inducts Tom Waits, and Rob [...]

Cooper Finally Gets Recognition

BJ Ragone — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:12:57 +0000

After years of snubbing by the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Alice Cooper will finally be inducted with this years class. It’s been a long time coming for Alice Cooper. He has been repeatedly left out of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame year after year but now they have finally come to [...]