'I am completely blown away': Kate Bush set to be honored at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony
LONDON, UK: Iconic singer Kate Bush is all set to be inducted into the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The ‘Army Dreamers’ crooner however clarified that is unlikely to be physically present at the Brooklyn, New York, ceremony on Friday, November 3.
"I am completely blown away by this huge honour – an award that sits in the big beating heart of the American music industry," wrote Bush on her website.
"Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me. I never imagined I would be given this wonderful accolade."
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On her recent famed 'Running Up That Hill' song from 1985
She talked about the much-deserved attention her song ‘Running Up That Hill’ that featured in ‘Stranger Things’.
"Last year was such a surprisingly successful time for my track Running Up That Hill and I’m sure that a lot of you who’ve voted me into the RRHOF also drove that track up the charts," said the English artist.
The song first made it big in 1985 and reached among the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 following its release.
After being part of the ‘Stranger Things’ in 2022, it created new history by hitting the number 3 spot, reports People.
The ‘Babooshka’ artist said, "I’m afraid I won’t be able to attend the ceremony tonight, but for me the real honour is knowing that you felt I deserved it. The RRHOF has welcomed me into the most extraordinary rostrum of overwhelming talent."
Kate Bush's love for legend Elton John
A big fan of Elton John, Kate told fans, "I poured over his music, longed to be able to play piano like him and longed to write songs that could move people in the way his work moved me."
"That little girl in South East London could never have dreamed she’d be sharing the event tonight with Bernie Taupin, Elton’s writing partner, an incredible lyricist who inspired me to keep writing songs – to keep trying," she continued.
"Congratulations Bernie! Congratulations to everyone who is being inducted tonight!"
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Kate ended her statement by reflecting on her love for music, "Music is at the core of who I am and, like all musicians, being on the journey of trying to create something musically interesting is rife with feelings of doubt and insecurity.
"I’m only five foot three, but today I feel a little taller."