Tom Morello Calls Many People Misunderstanding Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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JAKARTA - Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello argues that many people are wrong in understanding the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an awarding institution for influential musicians and groups based in the United States.

As is well known, Morello was present at several inauguration ceremonies, including when he gave his speech at the inauguration of Kiss in 2014, and when Rage Against the Machine was sworn in in 2023.

According to the 60-year-old guitarist, the fundamental misconception that is often encountered is the estimation of many people that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is only aimed at rock musicians, even though they are not.

"I would say that one thing people misunderstood was that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should only be for rock band 'n' roll," Morello said, citing Guitar World, Thursday, January 2.

"Not for that. Public Enemy is more inclined towards rock n' roll than 95 percent of all hair metal bands that have played musical instruments, right? " he continued.

Morello said the main requirement for a musician or group to enter the Hall of Fame is that music has enthusiasm, such as the spirit of young people.

In my opinion, rock and roll must have a very, very broad meaning. I think there is room for many different genres," he said.

Furthermore, Morello expressed his support for Iron Maiden. For him, the heavy metal band from London should have been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

I have a list of songs that I want to sing. The last one on the track list that I want to sing for Mount Rushmore is Iron Maiden. That's strategic. This year I support Maiden. I know they don't care I don't care they don't care because I think that's where they should be, said Tom Morello.