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.

Editor’s Note: This isn't just another awards show snub—it's a legendary musician publicly disowning one of music's highest honors. Kaye's decision throws fuel on long-simmering debates about how the Hall of Fame recognizes (or overlooks) behind-the-scenes players who shaped music history. Given her status as one of the most recorded bassists ever, her rejection could prompt bigger questions about whose contributions get celebrated in rock mythology.

Legendary session bassist Carol Kaye, whose iconic grooves powered countless 1960s hits from The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" to Simon & Garfunkel's "Scarborough Fair," has made a bold statement: she's permanently rejecting any future Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination. In a fiery interview, the 89-year-old music pioneer dismissed the institution entirely, though she didn't specify her reasons.

Editor’s Note: This isn't just another awards show snub—it's a cultural lightning rod. Kaye's refusal challenges the very legitimacy of music's most prestigious honor, especially coming from a behind-the-scenes titan who shaped the sound of an era. It forces fans to ask: if someone this influential rejects the Hall, what does that say about who gets remembered, and how?