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Former Nirvana drummer not to be included in Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction

Nirvana are set to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on April 10 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. However, one surviving member of the band will not be included in this induction: former drummer, Chad Channing.

Nirvana are set to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on April 10 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. However, one surviving member of the band will not be included in this induction: former drummer, Chad Channing.


While Channing wasn't the band's first drummer, he appeared on their debut full-length, 'Bleach', and Nirvana's second-longest drummer next to final drummer, Dave Grohl. It seems only Nirvana's most famous lineup of Grohl, Novoselic, and the late Kurt Cobain are going to be given the honor of the induction. However, it was recently revealed, that Channing has apparently been extended an invitation to ceremony.