The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is expected to proceed tomorrow at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, despite the Federal Aviation Administration grounding all flights nationwide on Friday afternoon. A Rock Hall representative told The Hollywood Reporter that all the artists taking part are already in town.
“We’ve been in rehearsals for two days, and the show is going to be incredible and not to be missed,” the representative said.
This year’s performer inductees are Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan, Oasis, Billy Idol, Luther Vandross, Sade, Joy Division/New Order and Iron Maiden. Oasis, Sade and Iron Maiden had already confirmed earlier this week that they would not attend.
Queen Latifah, Gram Parsons, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti and MC Lyte will receive the early influence award. Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin will be honored with the musical excellence award. Dick Van Dyke will receive the Ahmet Ertegun award, which recognizes non-performing figures in the industry.
If the grounding continues through tomorrow, it could disrupt other entertainment events. The Film Academy’s Governors Awards, for example, are scheduled for Sunday. Extended travel disruptions could also affect concerts if artists need to fly to their venues. ESPN reported that Friday’s ground stop disrupted air travel for several college football teams with games this weekend.
