Sade will not attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which is scheduled to take place Saturday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The group confirmed the news on Tuesday via their official website after reports surfaced earlier today that they were pulling out.
“Sorry, we can’t be there in person to celebrate with the other artists. Please know that our absence does not take away from what this recognition means to us,” the group said on its website. “Being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is both a gift and a timely reminder to thank, not only those who voted for us, but also every person who lets our music into their lives. »
The English band, made up of vocalist Sade Adu, bassist Paul Denman, saxophonist/guitarist Stuart Matthewman and keyboardist/pianist Andrew Hale, thanked their manager, Roger Davies, in their statement. They also added: “We are indebted to those who have accompanied us on this journey to get here. » They signed their note: “Sade, Stuart, Andrew and Paul. Mike Pela, the fifth Sade… This is as much yours as ours Mike. Forever our soulmate.”
Sade isn’t the only band not attending this year’s induction ceremony. They join Oasis, who rolling stone exclusively reported Monday would not be present or on stage. Noel Gallagher will perform at Goldie’s EFG Jazz Festival at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Saturday. Sade did not reveal the reason why they would not be present.
Sade and Oasis are among this year’s inductees in the performer category, which includes Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Joy Division/New Order, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.
They are far from the only recipients who failed to show up during their Rock Hall inductions. Sade and Oasis are among a long list of musicians who have also bowed out in the past, including Paul McCartney, Van Morrison, Jerry Garcia, Levon Helm, David Bowie, Roger Waters, Grace Slick, Joni Mitchell, the Sex Pistols, Eddie Van Halen and Axl Rose.
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