Taupin Punks Wenner at Hall Of Fame Inductions
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Mere weeks before the Class of 2023 ceremony, Rock Hall co-founder Jann Wenner shockingly told the New York Times that his recent compilation of Rolling Stone interviews, The Masters, only featured white male musicians because he felt none of his past
female or Black interview subjects were “articulate” enough to warrant inclusion. His comments generated backlash, and he was swiftly removed from the Hall’s board of directors as a result. Wenner’s dismissal, not to mention his gatekeeping of
the Hall during his 25 years as its chairman, was the elephant in the Barclays room Friday, but only Taupin — whose wife Heather had called Wenner’s comments a “slap in the face” to this year's diverse inductees — dared to mention the scandal.
During his acceptance speech for the Musical Excellence Award, Elton John's legendary lyric-writer demonstrated his way with words, quipping, “I’m honored to be in the Class of 2023 alongside a group of such profoundly articulate women and
outstanding articulate Black artists, along with all of the other music masters here tonight.” Nicely done.
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