Sade Will Not Attend Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Sade will not attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The band confirmed the decision in a post on its official website on Tuesday, and Rolling Stone reported the news.

In the statement, Sade wrote: "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."

The statement did not say why Sade will be absent. It gives no reason.

Sade called the honour "both a gift and a timely reminder to give thanks." The thanks went first to the people who voted for them. Induction into the Hall of Fame is decided by a vote, so that group is the voting body. The statement also thanked "every single person who lets our music into their lives," meaning listeners. Sade named manager Roger Davies as well.

Sade is not the only high-profile act missing from this year's event. Rolling Stone also reported that Oasis will neither attend nor perform at the ceremony.

The Hall of Fame ceremony honours artists who have been inducted into the museum, and it is one of the best-known events on the music calendar. Inductees usually take part in the evening, which is why an absence is noticed. Sade's statement made clear the decision was not a rejection of the honour. "Our absence takes nothing away," the band wrote.