Radiohead, Stevie Nicks, and The Cure among Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame's 2019 inductees
“I don’t care.” That was Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood’s thoughts last year when asked about the band’s potential induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Well, they’re determined to make you care, Jon-Boy, ‘cause Radiohead is one of the seven acts that will be inducted into the 2019 class. Joining them will be The Cure, Def Leppard, Janet Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music, and The Zombies.
Today, Radiohead offered a sigh, a muttered “fine,” and some breezy cocktail words for their fellow inductees. “The band thanks the Hall of Fame voting body and extends congratulations to this year’s fellow inductees,” they said in a statement.
That voting body consisted of 1,000 artists, historians, and industry luminaries, though a fan vote was also considered. In order to be eligible, the act’s first recording must have been released at least 25 years ago. Among the nominees that didn’t make the cut were Devo, Kraftwerk, Rage Against the Machine, MC5, LL Cool J, and Todd Rundgren, among others. Express your fury accordingly.
Today’s announcement does, however, contain a bit of history. Following her 1998 induction with Fleetwood Mac, Nicks’ inclusion marks her as the first woman to be inducted on two separate occasions. “I have a lot to say about this, but I will save those words for later,” she said in a statement. “For now I will just say, I have been in a band since 1968. To be recognized for my solo work makes me take a deep breath and smile. It’s a glorious feeling.”