More than 20 years after they became eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Iron Maiden are finally to be inducted, having first been nominated in 2021 and again in 2023.
Their singer Bruce Dickinson has also been critical of the Hall of Fame, saying during a spoken word tour of Australia: “It’s run by a bunch of sanctimonious Americans who wouldn’t know rock’n’roll if it hit them in the face,” adding that they needed “to stop taking Prozac and start drinking beer”.
Today the band’s co-manger Rod Smallwood has issued a statement on their website saying: “Iron Maiden have always been about our relationship with our fans above anything else, including awards and industry accolades. However, having said that, it’s always nice to be recognised and honoured for any achievements within the music industry too!”
Billy Idol, whose hits include White Wedding and the US number one Mony Mony, is also to be inducted, after having been nominated once before.
Unlike Oasis and Iron Maiden, he has spoken about his desire to be included, having told Ultimate Classic Rock: “You really get a chance to thank your fans. That’s what I like about it. You know, you get a chance to really thank everybody who supported you through thick and thin. So that’s an incredible honour.”
He appeared in person on last night’s American Idol, performing his song Rebel Yell with Carrie Underwood, one of the show’s judges. It was then announced that he and his long-term collaborator, the guitarist Steve Stevens, had made it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Speaking to Billboard magazine, Idol said: “I can’t believe it… it’s just been fantastic, being part of this musical revolution we really believed in and to be pushing the culture along.
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