Tonight was Rock & Roll Hall of Fame night on American Idol, and this year’s nominee, Billy Idol, was forced to sing Rebel Yell with Carrie Underwood.
As a reward for that painful performance, Ryan Seacrest told him that, unlike last year, he and Steve Stephens are getting inducted into this year’s Hall of Fame.
The Rocker will be joined by this class’ other inductees: Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan.
“Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is music’s highest honor. We look forward to celebrating these remarkable artists at this year’s ceremony – it’s going to be an unforgettable night,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Poor Mariah Carey was once again rejected by the Cleveland museum. And I think she deserves to be in it more than Sade and Wu-Tang Clan. Maybe next year, I mean, how many times did it take Cher and Dionne Warwick to get in?
This year’s ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 14th, and air sometime after that on ABC and Disney+.
Every year, when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces their nominees, I am like, “WTF are they thinking?” This year, I am shocked to say they did a good job on who they nominated for 2026.
Who are the nominees? They are: The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Oasis, P!NK, Sade, Shakira, and Luther Vandross.
I hope they induct Phil Collins because I am not sure how much longer he has. I know that sounds bad. But they missed out on inducting The New York Dolls when one of them was still alive.
They also better induct Billy Idol because the people spoke last year, and they wanted him. And they are going to want him again this year.
When it comes to the rest, Sade is the only one who I think is not worthy.
Who do you think should join the Hall of Fame this year?
On Sunday, the dumb ass Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame announced their 2025 inductees, and nominee Billy Idol was not on the list.
Yesterday, when he was on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the host asked him about it. “A lot of people, you don’t get in on your first time,” he said. “So, it is not the end of the world. I have a great album out. I’ve got a documentary coming out this year.” Outkast, The White Stripes, and Soundgarden can’t say that.
I have to admit that Idol is taking the pass over better than I am. That is why he has been rocking for almost 50 years and influencing the next generation of Rockers!
He cringed as he slowly put on his one pair of frozen leather pants that the label gave him for the Rebel Yell tour, so they could have multiple pairs.
The Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame announced their 2025 Inductees: Phish, Billy Idol, Mariah Carey, Oasis, Sheryl Crow, and Missy Elliott.
I am sorry they were nominated, but who did the idiots in Cleveland (what musician of worth came out of that city) choose to induct? They went with Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Soundgarden, and White Stripes.
I am sorry, but WTF? The people who were not inducted did more for music than the people who are getting honored. Well, minus Cyndi Lauper, her cover of Girls Just Want to Have Fun is an anthem for women. But the rest? I love Joe Cocker’s voice, but he is dead, so he can’t celebrate.
Seriously, that is why the museum is in Cleveland and not a major city. I can say that because I am from The Bronx, the birthplace of Hip Hop! We know music.
Back to the dummies in Cleveland. They didn’t listen to their fans. The fan poll showed that they wanted Phish and Billy Idol, who came 1st and 3rd respectively, and not The White Stripes and Outkast, who came in 11th and 12th respectively.
At least we all agree that Maná did not deserve to be included in the nominations.
There is a reason why many artists hate the RNRHOF, and that includes musicians who are in it.
Ever since 1982, Billy Idol has been singing White Wedding the same way.
However, Q104.3 asked the Rocker to dramatically read the upbeat Punk tune.
How did he do? He scared me, but in a really bitchin’ way. So much so that I want him to release an entire album with just him reading his hits like that! Imagine him doing that with Rebel Yell, Cradle of Love, Mony Mony, or Dancing with Myself!
It will be his best album since his Christmas CD, Happy Holidays, in 2006!
