Being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors in music, but not every artist has been eager to accept it. In fact, some musicians have openly rejected the nomination or refused to attend their induction ceremony, while others simply missed the event because of personal reasons, scheduling conflicts, or disagreements with former bandmates.
In this gallery, we look at some of the artists who turned down the spotlight, and those who just weren't there to collect their awards. Read on to discover them.