RRHOF Ceremony

I usually don't comment on award shows, besides the sarcastic statement, and I definitely don't watch them very much. If anything I might catch a performance of an artist or something unique, such as The Kennedy Center Honors -which is a step above all the rest I have discovered - however the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has become such a lightning rod of controversy receiving criticism from not just public figures but the artists themselves, including previous and upcoming inductees, that it is hard to ignore.

With that being said the "ceremony" is tonight at the Barclay's Center with HBO recording for an airing at the end of this month. I am not sure if there is a public free simulcast or not but I am sure there will be plenty of video available tomorrow.

Will KISS even show up, or should I way will Paul and Gene show up? The four original members are slated to be inducted, and attend, but as previously posted in this blog they will not perform and current members (as well as any other former members) will not be inducted. Goofy shit. Paul just recently slammed the hall calling it a farce and stating the only reason they are being inducted is because they (RRHOF) have looked like fools for years for not doing it. He is probably right.

Ace however will be performing. He is slated to be part of the All-Star Jam, being invited by Tom Morello. Does Tom Morello get around or what? He is like Dave Grohl's twin.

Nirvana will reunite again and perform for their induction. The frontman has yet to be revealed but rumors are Joan Jett or Micheal Stipe, who is slated to induct them. They were previously fronted by Sir Paul at the Grammy's.

Cat Stevens (Yusalf Islam) will perform as well - it will be interesting to see what he performs.

The inductees for tonight are below:

Peter Gabriel
Daryl Hall and John Oates
KISS - only the original members
Nirvana - not the original members
Linda Ronstadt
Cat Stevens
Brian Epstein
Andrew Loog Oldham
The E Street Ban