Paul Rodgers Snubbed Rock Hall Invitation Several Times — Here's Why

While other rockers have been waiting to be part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Paul Rodgers opted to turn down the chance several times.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was created in 1983 to honor rock music artists and other figures who influenced the genre. As of 2022, the latest count estimated that it has over 365 inductees.

Paul Rodgers Did Not Want To Be Part of Rock Hall

Rodgers appeared in an interview with "The Eddie Trunk Podcast" and confirmed that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame asked him about joining its roster several times. However, the musician always turned it down.

"Years and years ago, Ahmet Ertegun, who was the head of Atlantic Records [and the Rock Hall's co-founder] said to me, 'Paul, we're making this museum of rock 'n' roll. Do you guys want to be part of it?' And I said, 'What, a museum of rock 'n' roll? What's it called?' He said, 'The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,'" he recalled.

The "If You Needed Somebody" singer said he turned down the invitation because he does not think the genre belongs in a museum.

His pals and colleagues were previously inducted into the Rock Hall; still, Rodgers said it does not affect his daily life and the things he does.

Rodgers' induction has been possible due to his decades' worth of a career. Aside from being a soloist, he expanded his career with Bad Company and Free. He also collaborated with Jimmy Page, The Law and Queen.

Paul Rodgers Won't Tour

After 25 years, Rodgers dropped his first solo studio album, "Midnight Rose." It contains eight new songs, including "Living It Up," "Take Love," "Photo Shooter," "Coming Home" and "Melting."

"This was a collaborative album in its true sense - from the musicians to the producers and engineers to all at Sun Records," Rodgers said. "Everyone tapped into their own unique creative gifts and stood behind 'Midnight Rose.' We can all celebrate this release as one."

However, he told Trunk that he has no plans to tour to promote the new album. Instead, his wife and manager, Cynthia Kereluk, said they might do something "acoustically" soon.