Tom Morello on What People Get Wrong About the Rock Hall
Tom Morello is one of the more vocal members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominating committee. He is very transparent about which acts he supports and is actively pushing to be inducted, like Iron Maiden.
However, the guitarist recently told Guitar World that there’s one notable thing most people get wrong about the Rock Hall. That thing? That the Rock Hall is only meant for rock bands.
“Morello said”It’s music that has spirit to it, like a youth spirit,” said Morello. ” … I think rock ’n’ roll should have a very, very broad sense. I think there’s room for a lot of different genres.”
With that said, Morello does seem to be the most outspoken advocate for more metal representation in the Rock Hall. In September, he said on the Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz podcast that getting Iron Madien recognized by the Rock Hall has “been on the top of my list for a while.”
He added, “I feel very, very fortunate that they let me into that — I’m not sure how fortunate they feel — but I feel very fortunate that they let me into that room to make my case for the Randy Rhoadses and the Kisses and the Stevie Ray Vaughans, Rush, Judas Priest and MC5 — but Maiden’s next.”
In another interview in November, Morello, once again, sang the praises of Iron Maiden. He said, “I will chew my leg off like a coyote in a trap if I can’t get Iron Maiden in. While there are many other deserving acts, Iron Maiden for me is the last most egregious oversight in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.”
