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Chuck D did not mince phrases when addressing Gene Simmons‘ remark that rappers should not be within the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame … he informed us KISS is rock, however they bought no roll.
ICYMI … Simmons slammed the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame on an episode of the “LegendsNLeaders” podcast, saying, “Hip-hop does not belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, nor does opera, symphony orchestras … it’s called the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.”
Chuck D says he is properly acquainted with Gene Simmons’ views, because the KISS member “seems to say this every 3 years.”
However in response to Chuck, Gene is specializing in the “Rock” half and forgetting concerning the “Roll.” He stated, “Everything else, other than rock — when rock and roll splintered in the ’60s — is the Roll.”
Chuck D allowed that Simmons is entitled to his opinion, however careworn that we needn’t change peoples opinions… simply make sure that we keep the info and the narrative.
Listening to Simmons’ grievance, it looks like one among his greatest gripes is that rappers are entering into the HOF earlier than a few of his favourite rock teams, like Iron Maiden. It is value noting, Bruce Dickinson has really said he does not wish to be in the Corridor of Fame … at the very least not but. He is referred to it as a “mausoleum,” and does not wish to be related to it, because the band is not “dead yet.”
Chuck additionally addressed the backlash that Gene has acquired for saying within the interview that, “It’s not my music. I don’t come from the ghetto. It doesn’t speak my language.”
We reached out to the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame… they’d no remark.
