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Billy Idol Was ‘Knocked Down’ by His Rock Hall Nomination
“I could’ve never imagined this when I was 30 years old.”
Billy Idol has made the shortlist for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction class, joining a varied group of artists that range from jam-band stoners to an elusive chanteuse. The punk rocker, who’s been eligible since 2007 but only now received a nomination, ascended to the top of Vulture’s power rankings for inductees after a scorching appearance at the 2024 ceremony, where he was among the performers who helped give Ozzy Osbourne the sonic 21-gun salute he deserved. It’s strange that so many American punk-rock groups haven’t been considered, but hopefully, if anything, my nomination can open up the door for a lot more people from that era to get inducted.
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