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Carol Kaye, a renowned bassist known for her work in the 1960s with the Wrecking Crew and collaborations with major artists, has publicly rejected her 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, citing her disapproval of the Hall's recognition process and the name 'Wrecking Crew'.
Carol Kaye, a renowned bassist known for her work in the 1960s with hits by the Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, and others, has permanently declined induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, criticizing the organization for not reflecting the work of studio musicians and disliking the 'Wrecking Crew' label associated with her career.
Legendary bassist Carol Kaye is declining her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame due to her objection to the 'Wrecking Crew' nickname used to describe her and other studio musicians, which she finds insulting and unreflective of their work in the 1960s.
Carol Kaye, a legendary bassist and member of the Wrecking Crew, declined the invitation to attend this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, criticizing the event's reflection of the collaborative work of studio musicians and objecting to the group's name, which she finds insulting.