Sade will miss their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this week.
The English band, comprised of Sade Adu, Paul Denman, Stuart Matthewman, and Andrew Hale, are among the artists set to be inducted into the prestigious institution at a ceremony held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday.
But on Tuesday, a representative for Sade issued a statement via the group’s official website confirming they won’t be in attendance.
“Sorry we can’t be there in person to celebrate with the other artists. Please know that our absence takes nothing away from how much this recognition means to us,” they wrote. “Being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is both a gift and a timely reminder to give thanks, not only to those who voted for us but also every single person who lets our music into their lives.”
The spokesperson went on to give credit to manager Roger Davies and praised late engineer and co-producer Mike Pela, who died in 2022.
“We are indebted to the ones who’ve been with us on this road to get here,” they added, signing off: “Sade, Stuart, Andrew, and Paul. Mike Pela, the fifth Sade… This is as much yours as ours, Mike. Forever our soul mate.”
Sade joins Oasis in skipping the annual spectacle, with Liam Gallagher explaining in an X message that it was “too far” for him to be travelling “for the night”.
Other artists to be inducted this weekend include Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, the late Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan.
