By Miguel Mike Medina
Photo Credit: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The beloved English band Sade won’t be attending this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles this Saturday.
Fans will be sad that they won’t get to see the band get inducted. The band posted a statement on their website.
“Sorry we can’t be there in person to celebrate with the other artists,” reads the statement from Adu. “Please know that our absence takes nothing away from how much this recognition means to us.”
The band always values their fanbase. They’re grateful to the institution for inducting them into the Hall. They went on with the following message.
“Being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is both a gift and a timely reminder to give thanks, not only to those who voted for us but also every single person who lets our music into their lives,” Sade said.
Sade was establishing during the 1980s. Their ability to perform with the instruments and impeccable songwriting skills is unbelievable. Sade is one of the most influential bands of their era. For many people, they think of the female singer, which is understandable, but it’s a collective team effort that explains why they succeeded for so long in the music industry.
The band is known for delivering outstanding singles such as “Smooth Operator” and “Sweetest Taboo,” which both peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985.
This year’s Hall of Fame class is stacked with incredible artists, including Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, and Luther Vandross.
Sade has sold nearly 40 million records worldwide. The band won four Grammy Awards. Sade’s work ethic doesn’t go unnoticed. The band loves to be in the studio. At one point, they recorded 15 tracks in six weeks.
Miguel Mike Medina is the publisher of The MMM Journal. He can be reached at medinamiguelmike@gmail.com and themmmjournal@gmail.com
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