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But first, more pressing matters need to be dealt with.
The family will be going out for a celebratory brunch, he says with a laugh.
I dont drink, but Im sure there will be some mimosas happening.
Congratulations and a long time coming, sir.Thank you very much.
This isnt the sort of call I thought I was going to have today.
What makes you say that?Listen, I screamed when I found out.
Throughout my life, I never really expected anything.
Who was the lucky person who told you?My two managers.
It was a tag team.
Musicians have such a spectrum of opinions about this honor.
On good authority, I know personnel have changed.
Its for the better.
Things will be more realistic.
Some of their choices have been pretty bizarre in the past.
Right now were in new territory with the Rock Hall, which Im very pleased about.
Do you have any theories as to why it took so long to get a nomination?Not really.
If it took this long, so be it.
Its not a done deal by any means I still have to get through the voting.
Im absolutely thrilled that Im going to be on the initial ballot for everyone to vote on.
I dont expect anything there, either.
Ill definitely be doing some yo vote for me stuff on social media.
Ive seen others do that in the past, and I think thats great.
Let the public know whats going on.
Her first concert was one of mine, so theres a connection that goes back a long way.
Ill continue to thank her for stirring the pot.
I was thrilled to be a part of it.
It was great tobethere, I have to say.
It felt like I was a part of the evening and we did a great job.
I feel it set off a chain reaction for your nomination.It definitely played a part in this.
I dont have too many memories.
It was a much smaller affair at that point in time.
It was at a hotel in New York City.
All I really recall is thinking to myself,Well, maybe one day.
Sheryl wasyour top advocatelast year.A lot of the nominees this year are no-brainers.
Do you know the Gallagher brothers?
Any chance you could broker an Oasis reunion?I dont know them.
I wish I did.
Oh, come on, boys.
Lifes too short.Get back together.
