Red Hot Chili Peppers dress as Rick Rubin for Hall of Fame tribute
Neil Young inducted the producer, whose work includes eight albums by the band. ABC will broadcast the ceremony on Dec. 8.
Wigs and beards were part of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ salute to Rick Rubin as the producer entered the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. The band performed “Give It Away” in costumes resembling Rubin, though technical trouble required a restart.
Rubin’s production credits include eight albums by the group. Neil Young introduced him with an extended account of his career, followed by a brief acceptance speech from the producer. “You can't kill rock 'n' roll,” Rubin said.
Young and Rubin worked together on World Record, Young’s 2022 album with Crazy Horse. Young has also used Rubin’s Shangri-La studios for other recording projects.
Aerosmith and Run-DMC ended the ceremony by performing “Walk This Way.” Rubin is credited with the idea for their collaboration. The event’s performers and presenters were kept as surprises, and no livestream was offered. The ceremony is scheduled for broadcast on ABC on Dec. 8, followed by streaming on Disney+.
