Bernie Taupin's Fiery Speeches and Artistic Endeavors Shake Rock Hall

Bernie Taupin called out Jann Wenner in his acceptance speech at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023, referencing Wenner's controversial remarks about Black and female artists. Taupin highlighted the importance of diversity and honored the "articulate" women and Black artists inducted alongside him. Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone, had recently claimed that no female musicians were included in his book because they were not "articulate enough on this intellectual level." Wenner was subsequently removed from the Rock Hall board and issued an apology.