The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson Embraces Rock Hall Nomination

Frontman says his feelings have changed since previously dismissing the honor.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 9:45pm

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The Black Crowes have been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the second straight year. While frontman Chris Robinson previously said he wouldn't attend if the band was inducted, he now has a much more positive outlook, citing the band's 2019 reunion and improved relationship between him and his brother Rich.

Why it matters

The Black Crowes were one of the most popular rock acts of the 1990s, known as much for their sibling rivalry as their bluesy Southern rock sound. Chris Robinson's change of heart about the Rock Hall reflects the band's renewed unity and recognition of their musical legacy.

The details

In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Chris Robinson addressed his past comments about not attending a Rock Hall induction, saying "I have a much more positive outlook these days." He explained that the band's breakup between 2015-2019 led to the "salacious" remarks, but since their 2019 reunion "it's been fantastic." Robinson also performed a cover of Otis Redding's "Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)" without his brother.

  • The Black Crowes were nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2025 and 2026.
  • The band reunited in 2019 after a 4-year breakup.

The players

Chris Robinson

Frontman of the rock band The Black Crowes.

Rich Robinson

Co-founder and guitarist of The Black Crowes, Chris Robinson's brother.

The Black Crowes

American rock band formed in 1984, known for their bluesy Southern rock sound and sibling rivalry between the Robinson brothers.

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What they’re saying

“I have a much more positive outlook these days. Things definitely changed. I wasn't in The Black Crowes at that time I made that salacious comment.”

— Chris Robinson, Frontman, The Black Crowes

“It's been fantastic.”

— Chris Robinson, Frontman, The Black Crowes

What’s next

The Black Crowes' new album "A Pound of Feathers" is out now.

The takeaway

The Black Crowes' nomination to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reflects the band's renewed unity and recognition of their influential musical legacy, overcoming the sibling rivalry that once defined them.