Carol Kaye, a celebrated bassist known for her work on numerous hits in the 1960s, has publicly rejected her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The 90-year-old musician, whose bass lines can be heard on iconic tracks like Simon & Garfunkel’s “Homeward Bound” and the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations,” stated in a recent email to The Associated Press, “I’ve declined the RRHOF. Permanently.” Kaye’s announcement followed a Facebook post—later deleted—in which she expressed her refusal to attend the awards ceremony.
Scheduled for induction this November alongside other legendary artists like Joe Cocker and Cyndi Lauper, Kaye cited her decision as stemming from her feelings that the Hall does not adequately represent the contributions of studio musicians from the 1960s, a period she refers to as a golden era for recording. She emphasized this sentiment by expressing disdain for the label “The Wrecking Crew,” a term used by drummer Hal Blaine to describe their group, asserting that she was never one to “wreck” music.
Kaye’s stance stands in contrast to many past inductees, some of whom have declined honors or been inducted posthumously. Notably, Dolly Parton initially turned down her induction in 2022 before ultimately accepting it. Kaye’s situation highlights ongoing discussions about representation, recognition, and the legacy of studio musicians within the broader narrative of rock and roll history. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has yet to comment on Kaye’s remarks.
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