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Cleveland rocks on despite the absence of Axl The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony didn’t miss Axl Rose at all. The rowdy celebration, which in past years has included awkward moments, touching tributes and unforgettable performances, rocked on without Rose, the Guns N’ Roses frontman who may one day regret skipping a night when 6,000 fans, 1,400 guests and many of music’s biggest stars partied in Public Hall with the class of 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. Hard rockers Guns N’ Roses — minus Rose — headlined this year’s eclectic group of inductees. Others being enshrined
are the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Beastie Boys, folk icon Donovan, late singer-songwriter Laura Nyro and British bands the Small Faces and Faces. Before the ceremony started with a blistering performance by Green Day, Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis said it was strange to be enshrined while on tour. “We’re going somewhere,” Kiedis said. “How can we stop and take an award when really we’re just halfway there? But it is nice to be together with people that we spent some incredible years along the way writing songs and playing shows in little theatres and sweaty little transvestite clubs and having the time of our lives.” As Rose was somewhere else, Cleveland rocked without him. The first mention of Rose’s name drew a smattering of boos that were soon drowned out by the music. Rose, the screeching frontman and ringmaster of the G N’
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R travelling circus of dysfunction for decades, said earlier this week that he didn’t want to be part of the ceremony because it “doesn’t appear to be somewhere I’m actually wanted or respected.” He cited a continuing rift with his former bandmates as the main reason for not attending. His decision disappointed fans and ended months of speculation about whether the original Guns N’ Roses lineup would unite for the first time since 1993 and perform any of their classic hits like Welcome to the Jungle or Sweet Child O’ Mine. The Associated Press
Red carpet
Cleveland loves Cooper As the ceremony approached, fans gathered on the sidewalks outside Public Hall, which hosted the Beatles in 1964, for a peek at some of rock’s royalty. Alice Cooper was the fan favourite on the red carpet, signing autographs, telling printable stories and waving in response to cheers of “Alice, Alice!” Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis performs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Sunday. Tony Dejak/the associated press
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