Courtesy of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and MuseumThe 2017 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced Tuesday, and among the 19 artists in the running for induction next year are Journey, Electric Light Orchestra, The Zombies and Yes. Now, key current or former members from each of these bands have issued statements reacting to the good news.
Ex-Journey frontman Steve Perry shared a message with the authorized fan site Fan Asylum that reads, “I’m so grateful that the music we created while together has survived the test of time.”
ELO frontman Jeff Lynne posted a note on his official Facebook page, saying, “I’m very proud to see my ELO music getting this great recognition. It’s a big honor to be nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”
Zombies keyboardist Rod Argent took to his band’s Facebook page to express his excitement about the group’s second straight nomination.
“This has come at a really exciting time for us, as the band has never felt so [energized],” writes Argent, “and the acceptance of what we are creating now, as well as the older classic material we love to play, is heartwarming.” The Zombies released a new studio album last year called Still Got That Hunger, and just announced plans to launch a 2017 tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of its classic record Odessey and Oracle.
In addition, longtime Yes drummer Alan White issued a statement that reads, “It is a distinguished honor to again receive a nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…Yes has a history of being pioneers in exploring new musical territory, 48 years later the band is still continuing this quest, who knew?”
You can check out the full list of nominees, and cast votes for your favorites at RockHall.com.
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