Sienna Spiro performs “Smooth Operator” at Sade’s Rock Hall induction
The band did not attend the 2026 ceremony in Los Angeles. ABC will air the event on Dec. 8, followed by streaming on Disney+.
Sade’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2026 featured a tribute from Sienna Spiro, who performed the band’s 1984 hit “Smooth Operator.” Andra Day gave the speech inducting the group at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The group’s four members — Sade Adu, Paul Denman, Stuart Matthewman and Andrew Hale — were absent. Before the ceremony, the band had said it would not attend but emphasized that it did not take the recognition for granted.
An audience attended the ceremony, though viewers could not watch a livestream. The performers and presenters came as surprises. A television broadcast is scheduled for Dec. 8 on ABC, with the event available to stream afterward on Disney+.
