Sade will not attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, scheduled for Saturday at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The band confirmed the news on its official website on Tuesday.
“Sorry we can’t be there in person to celebrate with the other artists. Please know that our absence takes nothing away from how much this recognition means to us,” the band wrote.
The group called its induction a gift and a timely reminder to give thanks. It thanked those who voted for them and everyone who lets their music into their lives.
The English band comprises singer Sade Adu, bassist Paul Denman, saxophonist and guitarist Stuart Matthewman, and keyboardist and pianist Andrew Hale. In its statement, the group also thanked manager Roger Davies and those who had been with them on the journey.
Sade is among this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees in the performer category. The other inductees include Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Joy Division/New Order, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan.
Sade is far from the only act to miss a Rock Hall induction ceremony. Rolling Stone lists Paul McCartney, Van Morrison, Jerry Garcia, Levon Helm, David Bowie, Roger Waters, Grace Slick, Joni Mitchell, the Sex Pistols, Eddie Van Halen, and Axl Rose among musicians who have also skipped theirs.
