Soundgarden, Iron Maiden, Joy Division: who was left out of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023?

O Rock & Roll Hall of Fame confirmed which artists will receive the honor in 2023. The announcement made this Wednesday, 3, enshrined Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, missy elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine It is The Spinners.

The ceremony will take place on November 3 in New York. Broadcast details to be announced soon.

The names snubbed by the organization drew attention for their relevance to the genre. Among the artists who were eligible and were included in the vote are Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper It is A Tribe Called Quest.

the absence of Iron Maidenone of the exponents of metal, was criticized by the Rolling Stone USAwho highlighted: “Whether they like it or not, the Iron Maiden deserves a place in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.” Bruce Dickinsonlead singer of the band, has stated on other occasions that he would reject the honor if it were granted to the group.

Metal, although prominent in the history of rock, is not one of the most privileged genres by the institution, which has already shown greater concern with the rock & roll attitude than with the musical style itself by nominating and celebrating artists of pop and rap music. .

In 2023, the ceremony moves towards more gender representation – one of the points criticized in previous nominations. In an article published in March in The Guardian,courtney love exposed the Hall of Fame’s sexism and cited that of all inductees, only 8.48% are women, adding that “the nominating board, among them musicians and the industry elite, is 90% male.”