Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah, Phil Collins join Rock Hall of Fame
Honorees Oasis, Sade and Iron Maiden skipped event
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place Saturday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Inductees included Wu-Tang Clan, Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Luther Vandross, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Oasis, Sade, Joy Division/New Order, Iron Maiden, and producer Rick Rubin. According to Malay Mail and Free Malaysia Today, Oasis, Sade, and Iron Maiden skipped the event.
During the ceremony, Phil Collins delivered a tearful acceptance speech, and Wu-Tang Clan performed hits such as "C.R.E.A.M" and "Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit." Member Method Man noted the group went from being banned on the radio to being inducted. Gulf News reported that U2 provided a surprise opening performance, while Run DMC and Aerosmith closed the show with "Walk This Way."
The night included several tributes, such as a performance by Cynthia Erivo for Phil Collins and a tribute from the Red Hot Chili Peppers for Rick Rubin. Gulf News also noted that Oprah Winfrey inducted the late Luther Vandross. Malay Mail and Free Malaysia Today highlighted the presence of women in hip-hop, noting Queen Latifah and MC Lyte were among the honorees.
Brief written by urgent.news from Toronto Sun, CBC News, Gulf News, Malay Mail, Free Malaysia Today — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
