Sex Pistols Snub Rockstar Heaven

In the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, the most significant and influential rock icons are honored for their contributions. Since 1986, a limited number of new members have been inducted each year. The Sex Pistols are little concerned about this, as they have now rejected an invitation to the official induction into the "temple" of rock musicians with harsh words. On their homepage, they state, "We're not your monkey and so what?" (We are not your monkeys) — a remark from the band led by Johnny Rotten, who recently ventured into the jungle for the British version of "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here" (see Johnny Rotten in the Jungle). They are further outraged by the ticket prices for the ceremony, which can reach up to 21,000 euros for a table in the hall or 12,500 euros for a view from the gallery. The executive director of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, Susan Evans, responds to the criticism with a smile: "They are behaving just like punk stars, scandalous. And that's exactly what rock 'n' roll is." Other invited artists like Black Sabbath and Blondie will appear for the honor regardless.