U2 opens Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 04:31 · Archive

U2 performed at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

U2 opened the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday night as a surprise opener. Singer Bono raised a peace sign and fist during the performance, which featured dancers in riot squad gear with helmets and shields. The band played their new single Silencio before launching into their 1984 classic Pride (In the Name of Love), which is about Martin Luther King, Jr. U2 was inducted into the hall in 2005.

The ceremony inducted artists from the 1980s, including Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Sade, Queen Latifah, New Order, Luther Vandross and Iron Maiden. Many inductees opted out of performing or appearing. Phil Collins is likely to appear but cannot perform due to health reasons.

Several major inductees did not attend. Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher is performing a gig in Britain. His brother Liam Gallagher, also of Oasis, said on the social platform X that it was 'too far to be going for the night' and that he does not like award ceremonies. Iron Maiden is on tour in Australia, and Sade is opting to sit out the ceremony.

The Rock Hall has returned to its previous model after streaming the ceremony live in recent years. The public will not see the ceremony live; an edited version will air on ABC and Disney+ on 9 December.

How it is being reported

• U2 opens Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonyU2 has surprised fans by opening the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles, where stars from the '80s are set to dominate the evening.Perth Now · 15 Nov, 03:57
• U2 opens Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonyU2 has surprised fans by opening the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles, where stars from the '80s are set to dominate the evening.The West Australian · 15 Nov, 03:57

In this story: U2 · Bono · The Edge · Rock & Roll Hall of Fame · Los Angeles · Oasis · Noel Gallagher · Liam Gallagher

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