Bassist Carol Kaye tells AP she's declining Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, 'Permanently'

Legendary session bassist Carol Kaye—whose iconic grooves powered countless 60s hits from The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" to Simon & Garfunkel's "Scarborough Fair"—just dropped a bombshell: she's permanently rejecting any future Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination. In a blunt interview with the AP, the 89-year-old music industry pioneer made it clear she wants nothing to do with the institution, though she didn't specify her reasons.