Roxy Music inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

All eyes are on the Barclays Center in Brooklyn tonight Roxy Music entrenchment accepted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a celebration ceremony.

The group was inducted by Duran Duran Simon Le Bon and John Taylor members. Both musicians have long cited Roxy Music as one of their influences.

Bryan Ferry He spoke on behalf of the group on stage, thanking the various members of the group over the years, as well as the "great team behind the scene" for appointing the producers and engineers with whom the group had worked over the years. "We would like to thank everyone for this unexpected honor," he said, distinguishing fans from the group before leaving the group. This group has been produced for the first time in eight years.

Keyboard of origin Brian Eno and drummer Paul Thompson were not there – Eno refuses to fly for environmental reasons; Thompson suffers from arthritis – but Ferry led a group including Roxy guitarist Phil Manzanera, saxophonist Andy Mackay and keyboardist Eddie Jobson. They were completed by other musicians who have played with the group over the years.

They started their set with "In Every Dream Home, A Love Sorrow," from 1973 At your service before moving on to "Out of the Blue" Life in the countryside), "Love Is the Drug" (their only US hit in the Top 40), an abstract "More Than This" and the title track of their latest album, 1982 Avalonand "Editions of You" from At your service.

Roxy Music took its place in the '70s with their innovative fusion of glam rock, punk and New Wave influences. The group was also at the forefront of weaving electronic elements. Although their greatest commercial success has been achieved in the UK and throughout Europe, the singles "Love Is the Drug" and "Dance Away" have been broadcast on the radio modestly in the United States.

While a full meeting of Roxy Music remains unlikely, fans will have the opportunity to celebrate one of their clbadic albums. Ferry, the singer and songwriter of the group, is about to tour this summer with a show based on the group's platinum release in 1982, Avalon.

As for Duran Duran, now that their induction work is over, they are now focusing on festival performances, including the recently announced Kaboo Del Mar. still waiting for the call.

The 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on April 27 on HBO.