Rage Against the Machine guitarist says he can use his “limited influence” to correct injustice
There are many iconic rock bands that are outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Scorpions, Grand Funk Railroad, Motorhead, ThinLizzy, Jethro Tull, Megadeth, Dio, Alice in Chains, Slayer, Oasis, Boston, The Cult, Smiths, New York Dolls, Korn, Pixies, Supertramp, Living Color, Soundgarden, Nazareth, Smashing Pumpkins… the list is immense and this is just the tip of the iceberg. However, perhaps the most questioned absence at this point is that of Iron Maiden.
It got to the point where a famous rockstar — who is finally in Rock Hall — having positioned himself in favor of the entry of the English band. It is about Tom Morelloguitarist of Rage Against the Machine and now even a member of the extensive committee that decides who will be honored or not.
In an interview with the radio host Eddie Trunk (via Ultimate Guitar), the musician and big fan of Maiden positioned itself as follows:
I’ll bite my leg like a coyote in a trap if I can’t take the Iron Maiden. Although there are many other deserving artists, the Iron Maiden For me it is the most flagrant oversight in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”
Morelloin fact, recognized the band’s own disdain towards the tribute. However, he assured that he will fight for recognition.
THE Iron Maiden It’s like the gold standard of metal bands and they’re not on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I know that Bruce Dickinson Said he really doesn’t care. Well, I care as a fan. I care very, very much about this. So I’ll do everything I can to get it, [usando] whatever limited influence I have, to put the Iron Maiden node Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”
Bruce Dickinson has already promised to deny tribute
The mention of Bruce Dickinson It didn’t happen by chance. In 2018, the vocalist told Jerusalem Post (via website Igor Miranda) who likes the fact that he is not in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and that he would refuse the tribute if it were carried out.
I’m actually really glad we’re not there, I would never want to be there. If we were introduced, I will refuse. Rock and roll doesn’t belong in a mausoleum in Cleveland. It’s a living, breathing thing. If you put it in a museum, it’s dead.”
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, A Tribe Called Quest and Ozzy Osbourne were the honorees of the 2024 edition of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Source: Rollingstone
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