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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 instructed us KISS is rock, however they obtained no roll.
ICYMI … Simmons slammed the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame on an episode of the “LegendsNLeaders” podcastsaying, “Hip-hop doesn’t belong within the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame, nor does opera, symphony orchestras … it is known as the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame.”
Chuck D says he is properly acquainted with Gene Simmons’ views, because the KISS member “appears to say this each 3 years.”
However in accordance with Chuck, Gene is specializing in the “Rock” half and forgetting in regards to the “Roll.” He stated, “Every thing else, apart from rock — when rock and roll splintered within the ’60s — is the Roll.”
Chuck D allowed that Simmons is entitled to his opinion, however burdened that we needn’t change peoples opinions… simply make sure that we preserve the info and the narrative.
Listening to Simmons’ grievance, it looks like one in all his largest gripes is that rappers are moving into the HOF earlier than a few of his favourite rock teams, like Iron Maiden. It is value noting, Bruce Dickinson has truly acknowledged he does not need to be in the Corridor of Fame … no less than not but. He is referred to it as a “mausoleum,” and does not need to be related to it, because the band is not “useless but.”
Chuck additionally addressed the backlash that Gene has obtained for saying within the interview that, “It’s not my music. I don’t come from the ghetto. It doesn’t communicate my language.”
We reached out to the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame… that they had no remark.