Many 80’s babies fondly remember the soothing songs and enchanting melodies of the legendary British band, Sade and now that they’re finally getting their flowers and are being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, they’ve decided to forego the honor of being there in person to see their legacy immortalized.
On Tuesday (Nov. 10), Sade released a statement addressing the upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony and said though being inducted into the R&R HOF was a “gift and a timely reminder to give thanks, not only for those who voted for us but also every single person who lets our music into their lives,” the band would not be attending the ceremony on November 14th in Los Angeles.
“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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has been an organization since 1983, a full year before Sade burst onto the scene with their debut album, Diamond Life in 1984. The album ultimately went diamond with more than 10 million physical copies sold, but the Rock & Roll HOF committee waited until 2026 to welcome the iconic English band into their institution. We’d might feel a ways too. Just sayin.’
We would’ve loved to see Sade Adu one more time in all her glory. So disappointing.
On the bright side, the Wu-Tang Clan are set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, so at least we’ll get to see them get their flowers for not only creating some of the most memorable Hip-Hop music ever, but also propelling the Knicks to a 29-point comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals after their halftime performance. Yes, we’re crediting the Wu-Tang Clan for that.
Knicks in five!
