Overview
- On Nov. 13, the Styx co-founder posted on Facebook that too many musicians are recognized only when they are "incapacitated or dead."
- He pointed to Bad Company's Nov. 8 induction, noting Paul Rodgers did not attend or perform as he continues to prioritize his health after major and minor strokes.
- At the ceremony, drummer Simon Kirke represented Bad Company, with Joe Perry, Nancy Wilson, and Chris Robinson assisting onstage and Bryan Adams leading "Can't Get Enough."
- The Rock Hall requires a first commercial recording to be 25 years old before induction, and Entertainment Weekly reported the institution did not immediately comment on DeYoung's critique.
- DeYoung called the Hall's criteria a "ruse" and noted Styx has never been considered, while the 2025 class featured Bad Company alongside acts such as Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes.