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Styx's Tommy Shaw Calls for Rock Hall Recognition

2/12/2025

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Tommy Shaw of Styx voiced his frustration over the band's continued exclusion from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, despite being eligible since 1998. He remains hopeful for induction in 2024, stressing that deserving bands should be recognized. Meanwhile, Lawrence Gowan pointed out the irony of Hall of Fame acts now opening for Styx, a testament to their enduring legacy.

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Tommy Shaw of Styx voiced his frustration over the band's continued exclusion from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, despite being eligible since 1998. He remains hopeful for induction in 2024, stressing that deserving bands should be recognized. Meanwhile, Lawrence Gowan pointed out the irony of Hall of Fame acts now opening for Styx, a testament to their enduring legacy.