Rock and Hall Fame snubs

Mark Knopfler is not the only big name in Rock music to snub the induction event. Here are just 3 more examples.

The Beatles (1988)

George Harrison, Ringo Starr and representing the late John Lennon Yoko Ono and his Son Sean. Missing however was Paul McCartney though when he was inducted for his solo career he did argue for George and Ringo to inducted in their own right.

Chicago (2016)

One person missing when the band was inducted was the most famous member Peter Cetera. With his unique voice on hit likes If You Leave me Now became famous he departed from the band on bad terms. A solo career saw him sing the Oscar nominated The Glory of Love from Karate Kid II.

Deep Purple (2016)

In the same year one of the giants of Rock were inducted. However missing the man whose guitar riffs made them legends. Ritchie Blackmore is one of the most colourful figures in Rock through stage antics like setting fire to the stage and his feud with lead singer Ian Gillan. Blackmore sticked firm to his pledge not to attend the event.