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Rapper Eminem shared Dolly Parton’s letter from their 2022 Rock Hall induction, praising her words and noting they never met; he paid tribute after her death at 80, calling her a superstar and thanking her for the kind words.
Eminem revealed Dolly Parton once sent him a heartfelt letter after their 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, describing an 'unexplained connection' and urging him to keep creating. Parton’s note, shared on Instagram, complimented his performance and told him he touched people; Eminem later posted a tribute saying the message mattered to him. Parton died at 80 after a private battle with cancer, prompting Eminem to honor her memory and reflect on the influence of her words.
Soundgarden will perform at halftime of the Seattle Seahawks' season opener at Lumen Field, with Taylor Momsen fronting and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready joining; Momsen has performed with the band since Chris Cornell’s death, including their Rock Hall of Fame induction, and the group has played a handful of shows since Cornell’s passing.
A retrospective on Meg White’s influential, understated drumming with the White Stripes, the sexism she faced, her retreat from public life, and her eventual recognition in the Rock Hall, underscoring that she defined the duo on her own terms.
Phil Collins recalls a life-threatening 2024 hospitalization in which alcohol-related organ failure left doctors contemplating life support; he recovered, has since stopped drinking, and continues to manage mobility issues and other health conditions while preparing for Rock Hall induction and a forthcoming Face Value box set.
Walter Parazaider, co-founder and longtime saxophonist/flutist of Chicago, died at 81 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. A driving force behind the band’s signature horn section since 1967, he contributed to hits like Saturday in the Park and 25 or 6 to 4 and remained with Chicago until his 2018 retirement, with tributes pouring in from the band and his daughter.
Phil Collins says he’s healthier now and would contemplate performing live again, but isn’t fit to play the Rock Hall of Fame ceremony this year; he has faced knee surgeries and kidney issues from drinking and is two years sober, while hinting at studio work and new material.
Peter Hook says he’ll attend New Order’s Rock Hall induction but won’t perform with the band or stand at the podium until he receives an apology from Bernard Sumner and the others, citing family impact and an eight-year legal battle that cost him six years’ wages; he hasn’t spoken to Bernard in about 15 years, and Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher are floated as potential mediators, with attendance of the current lineup uncertain and the idea of playing classics like Transmission, Love Will Tear Us Apart, and Blue Monday discussed.
Steve Winwood paid tribute to Dave Mason after Mason’s death on April 19, praising his songwriting and his role in shaping Traffic’s early sound. Mason co-founded Traffic in 1967, left and rejoined the band multiple times, and later toured as Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam; their relationship included tensions, such as a 2024 Guardian interview in which Winwood reportedly told Mason he was out of the band. Traffic dissolved when Winwood joined Blind Faith, then reformed without Mason. Mason’s onstage reunion with Winwood and Capaldi at the 2004 Rock Hall induction is noted, as is Capaldi’s death in 2023. Mason continued to keep the Traffic catalog alive in his later years, leaving a lasting mark on classic rock.”,
Dave Mason, the lead singer and co-founder of Traffic and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, died at 79 at his Gardnerville, Nevada home; no cause of death was disclosed. Mason also had a successful solo career with hits like Feelin’ Alright?, Only You Know and I Know, and We Just Disagree. He had canceled the 2024 Traffic Jam Tour due to a serious heart condition and announced his retirement from touring in 2025 because of ongoing health challenges. He is survived by his wife Winifred Wilson, daughter Danielle, and other family.
Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and Traffic co-founder, died at 79 at his Nevada home. A prolific musician who played with Hendrix, McCartney and the Rolling Stones, Mason wrote the enduring “Feelin’ Alright?” and scored solo success with “We Just Disagree.” He faced health issues leading to tour cancellations in 2024–25 and published a memoir in 2024; in 2025 he released his 21st album, A Shade of Blues. He is survived by his wife and family.
Peter Hook says he won’t rule out a New Order reunion at the Rock Hall, but only if the band reaches out and they can rebuild a real relationship beyond a one-night gesture. He’s been estranged from most of New Order since 2007 amid legal battles and public feuds, and he credits fans for helping secure the induction. While a full reunion seems unlikely, Hook suggests potential mediators (Liam and Noel Gallagher) and leaves room for a future collaboration if trust is rebuilt, all while promoting his Get Ready tour with the Light and honoring Ian Curtis’s legacy.
Blaze Bayley says it’s crazy and a real privilege to be inducted with Iron Maiden into the Rock Hall of Fame for 2026. Maiden will be honored alongside other notable acts, Bayley is set to headline Knebworth for the band’s 50th anniversary, and Maiden plan extensive touring. The induction ceremony takes place November 14 in Los Angeles, with a Hulu/Disney+ broadcast expected in December.
New Edition dominated the Rock Hall fan poll with over a million votes, but the online vote counts as only one ballot in the larger nomination process, so induction still rests with the nominating committee. The piece notes that fan-vote winners haven’t always been inducted (Rush was inducted after a fan ballot in 2013, while Phish missed in 2025), and cites past cases like Dave Matthews Band and Pat Benatar as predictors that fan momentum can align with future induction. It also references unfounded bot chatter about the vote but treats it as not impacting the process. Overall, fan support signals potential future induction, but it’s not a guarantee.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed its 2026 performer class: Phil Collins, Oasis, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, Sade, Joy Division/New Order and Iron Maiden. Ed Sullivan is posthumously honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award, while Queen Latifah, Graham Parsons, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti and MC Lyte receive the Early Influence Award and Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin the Musical Excellence Award. The ceremony is set for Nov. 14 in Los Angeles (taped for ABC/Disney+ in December) with the ceremony returning to Cleveland in 2027. Collins, Vandross and Wu-Tang are inducted on their first nomination; Idol and Sade were previously nominated. Several big-name acts were notably shut out, including Mariah Carey.