While he acknowledged that a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame “would sure be nice,” DeYoung called out the organization for waiting too long to induct worthy musicians.
“The induction ceremony clearly pointed out the tragic manner in which this joint operates,” the “Come Sail Away” singer added. “Making so many musicians wait until they either incapacitated or dead is shameful. Joe Cocker, Warren Zevon et al are suddenly eligible decades after their success? Explain what’s changed except the Hall’s inability to let go of their clear prejudices and induct them?”
DeYoung, who was a founding member, main songwriter, and primary lead vocalist of Styx from 1972 to 1999, has long made his issues with the Rock Hall known.
The legendary musician has also taken issue with the organization’s name. In 2022, he posted to Facebook to praise Dolly Parton when she withdrew her name from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame consideration because she didn't think her work as a country artist fit the bill.
“Remember every time you take up space with an inductee that has NO business being included (talented that they may be) you rob those like: Foreigner, Jethro Tull, Pat Benatar, Soundgarden, Uncle Ted, Rage Against the Machine, Bad Company, Supertramp, The Guess Who, ELP, Three Dog Night, etc,” he added.
In a post to Instagram days before the ceremony, Rodgers, 75, wrote, “My hope was to be at the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame induction ceremony and to perform for the fans, but at this time I have to prioritize my health.”
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