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Sade Misses Hall of Fame, Sends Gratitude
11 Nov
Summary
- Sade will not attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
- The band expressed deep gratitude for the honor and their fans.
- A tribute was made to late producer Mike Pela, called 'fifth Sade'.
The British soul group Sade has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame under the Performer category. While the band will not be present at the induction ceremony on November 14th, they shared a statement expressing their deep appreciation for the honor. They described the recognition as both a 'gift and a timely reminder to give thanks' to those who voted for them and to their fans who have embraced their music.
Sade, formed in London in 1982, has achieved global success with six studio albums, selling over 81.5 million equivalent copies worldwide. Their latest album, 'Soldier of Love,' was released in 2010. The band also extended thanks to their longtime manager, Roger Davis, and dedicated the induction to their late producer, Mike Pela, whom they fondly called their 'fifth Sade.' This marks a significant moment for the group, which was first nominated in 2024.
