Former The Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman recently shared his thoughts on the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination. He expressed his genuine surprise and humble perspective on the recognition in an interview with Bands To Fans.
Gorman discussed his reaction to The Black Crowes receiving their second consecutive nomination for the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction class.
“It’s great, because of all the things in life that I have no control over and no say in whatsoever, this is the easiest one to just not even think about,” Gorman said. “The nomination, this is the second year in a row and I say this sincerely — it’s not false humility — both times I was really surprised.”
“I was stunned last year, like, ‘Where did that come from?’ And then I figured, ‘Okay, we got that one. They won’t do it again.’ But they did,” he continued. “Enough people that are already in the Hall Of Fame or are voting for us as a nominee, it’s greatly appreciated. It’s genuinely humbling.”
The drummer reflected on his lack of disappointment when the band wasn’t inducted last year. He also shared his perspective on other deserving artists not yet in the Hall of Fame.
“I can’t even say last year when we ended up not getting inducted, because I’m trying to think, and I’d tell you if I had been disappointed. I really wasn’t,” Gorman explained. “I was, like, ‘Okay, cool. That’s fine.’ I also look at so many of the bands that aren’t in that don’t make sense to me. So that’s why, at the end of the day, there’s only so much stock to put in it.”
“For me, it’s, like. I wouldn’t be in a band if it weren’t for a handful of other bands. And one of those bands is The Replacements,” he said. “So, to me, how are they not in there? They inspired so many bands of my generation — so many of the bands that made it out in the late ’80s and early ’90s are Replacements fanatics. And who does R.E.M. and The Replacements and so many other bands, who do those guys say inspired them? Big Star. Well, Big Star is not within a million miles of that place.”
“So there’s a million ways to look at it. If we get in, great. And if we don’t get in, great. It’s nice to be thought of,” Gorman concluded.
Gorman’s comments come at a significant time for The Black Crowes. The band continues to build momentum following their 2019 reunion and recent creative output.
Ultimate Classic Rock reported that The Black Crowes have been eligible for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame consideration for a quiet decade. This makes their back-to-back nominations particularly noteworthy. The current ballot includes both Robinson brothers (Chris and Rich) as the primary creative force, alongside early guitarist Jeff Cease, classic-era bassist Johnny Colt, multi-stint guitarist Marc Ford, Gorman himself, and late keyboardist Eddie Harsch.
The band’s nomination comes on the heels of their late-career resurgence. This resurgence gained momentum following their 2019 reunion. Notably, this reunion occurred without Gorman, who had departed to pursue other projects and later sued the Robinsons over unpaid back royalties. The dispute was eventually settled. Despite his departure from the active lineup, Gorman remains part of the Hall of Fame nomination as a key member of the band’s classic era.
Blabbermouth noted that The Black Crowes recently released their tenth studio album, “A Pound Of Feathers,” in March 2026. This creative momentum, combined with their historical significance in steering rock back toward a grittier, groove-oriented sound in the early 1990s with their five-times-platinum debut “Shake Your Money Maker,” strengthens their candidacy for induction.
The band’s influence on the rock landscape of the early 1990s cannot be understated. They helped bridge the gap between classic rock traditions and the emerging alternative rock movement. Their nomination represents recognition not just of their commercial success, but of their role in maintaining rock’s rootsy authenticity during a period of significant musical evolution.
