Following the recent announcement of Soundgarden’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the band’s founding guitarist Kim Thayil has revealed six bands that he believes deserve that same recognition. “I did an interview last week, and the first thing I said was Alice in Chains, and next thing I said was Iron Maiden,” Thayil told Rolling Stone, before adding “The third thing I said was Sonic Youth. And yes, the next thing I said was The New York Dolls.” Thayil then responded enthusiastically to two suggestions by the interviewer, adding, “The Pixies, I 100 percent agree. And Motörhead, I, what, 200 percent agree?” The guitar legend then hinted at the possibility of Soundgarden performing at the ceremony, while mentioning their potential plans for guest singers joining the group. “It’s up to the Hall how they develop their program, but we would love to play there,” Thayil admits, before adding that possible guest vocalists would be chosen from “a few people we’ve performed with who would be the first ones for the call.” (Loudwire)
