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And his hair will probably be excellent. The Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame’s presenters and performers for this yr’s induction ceremony fulfill a prophecy we’ve been ready on for fairly a while: David Letterman will probably be inducting his late pal Warren Zevon, a ceremony that the previous late-night host has expressed curiosity in doing for a number of years. Zevon, who died in 2002 on the age of 56 from mesothelioma, was a recurring Late Present visitor and substitute band chief who famously implored viewers to “take pleasure in each sandwich” on his closing look. Apart from Letterman’s speech, the Rock Corridor additionally introduced the next artists as particular friends for the November 8 ceremony: Beck, Brandi Carlile, Doja Cat, Elton John, Flea, Iggy Pop, J.I.D, Killer Mike, Maxwell, Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, Questlove, RAYE, Sleepy Brown, Taylor Momsen, Teddy Swims, and Twenty One Pilots.
Extra friends will probably be introduced at a later date. Whereas a few of these names are simple to attach with sure inductees — Rodrigo, for instance, has been vocal about her White Stripes fandom, whereas Killer Mike made his recording debut on OutKast’s Stankonia — we is usually a bit playful with the remainder of the pairings within the meantime. Let’s get Flea to do a full True Colours medley for Cyndi Lauper and provides Carlile the Soundgarden duties.