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Nine Inch Nails were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a two-hour broadcast on HBO overnight.
The band were given an induction speech from Iggy Pop, who compared them to Bob Dylan, Nirvana, George Clinton and French writer Michel Houellebecq. Other artists who lined up to praise Nine Inch Nails included St. Vincent, Miley Cyrus and Saul Williams.
In his acceptance speech, bandleader Trent Reznor thanked Iggy, his fellow inducted group members and their fans for their continued support over the years.
“Even now, musicâs always been the thing that keeps me going, and, as an artist, I think the most significant accomplishment or feeling is realising something youâve created from a fragile and intimate place has reached out, resonated and affected someone else, possibly changing how they see the world. So as to whatever being in a hall of fame means, thank you for the recognition,” he said.
“For the Nine Inch Nails fans out there, you guys are the best. Weâve wound up in some weird places together, and youâre an intense bunch that can drive me out of my mind, but youâre the best.
“This journeyâs far from over if I have any say in it, so letâs stop fucking around patting ourselves on the back and get to it. Hope to see you all in the flesh soon.”
Watch Reznor’s full speech below:
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was postponed back in March due to the pandemic. Other artists that were inducted into the Hall of Fame this year included Whitney Houston, The Notorious B.I.G., Depeche Mode, T Rex, and The Doobie Brothers.
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