Overview
- On Nov. 3, Rodgers announced via the band’s Instagram that he will not attend or perform at the Nov. 8 induction, saying he must prioritize his health and that the event’s stress is the issue.
- Drummer Simon Kirke will attend the Los Angeles ceremony to accept the induction and lead a performance with an all-star lineup in Rodgers’ place.
- The change reverses last week’s plan for a reunion that Kirke had signaled, which would have marked the pair’s first performance together since 2019.
- Reports note Rodgers has endured 11 minor strokes and two major strokes over the past decade, despite his recent comments that he has been feeling better.
- The ceremony streams live on Disney+ from the Peacock Theatre on Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. ET, with an ABC highlights special on Jan. 1 and next-day on-demand on Hulu.