Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Proceed as Planned Despite FAA Flight Stoppage on Friday

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is expected to go ahead as scheduled in Los Angeles, after the FAA briefly grounded all flights nationwide on Friday. The stoppage was lifted later that day, and the Rock Hall said all participating artists were already in town, avoiding disruption to rehearsals and the event.

This year’s performer inductees include Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan, Oasis, Billy Idol, Luther Vandross, Sade, Joy Division/New Order and Iron Maiden; Oasis, Sade and Iron Maiden had said they would not attend. Other honourees include Queen Latifah, Gram Parsons, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti and MC Lyte for early influence, and Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin for musical excellence. Dick Van Dyke will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award. A longer flight disruption could have affected other events, including Sunday’s Governors Awards and travel for concert performers and college football teams.