Trent Reznor Inducts The Cure | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 (Full Speech)

[@iownu92]

You can really tell Trent cares a lot about these guys

[@DeathMetalViking]

Given that he has been quoted saying he dislikes the RRHOF going to induct them meant more to him then his hatred of the institution. He's a class act and always respects fellow musicians even if It means going against or changing his principles.

[@entropyregen7438]

I wish I was that cool 😎 to make Trent get all Twinkie soft! Hats off to Robert Smith!

[@TheRedSign]

You can really tell, this guy wanted to write a comment

[@basedsalty6970]

Yes he did a brilliant job. You could tell on the expression on Roberts face that he felt it. What a memorable moment and night. I've been to the rock n roll hall of fame before its amazing you can really get lost in there .

[@spookyvegan1402]

iownu92 and you can 💯 see the connection in how influential they were to him..

[@zimriel]

I am 45. I have never bothered to watch a Hall Of Fame speech before now. This one was worth it. Totally worth it.

[@morr8387]

Try to watch Brandon Flowers induct The Cars just once. Bet you cannot!

[@ruthpastern4469]

I am 40...and i bloody agree. I am also in a dirty 40 kind of mind though....my goodness Trent reznor is a good looking man lol

[@nuffaction5464]

Back of the line you ageists..47. 😂

[@kali7906]

42! Same!

[@shawnsargent5271]

Trent Reznor is the best fan anyone could have

[@drugstorecowgirl6982]

Now all we need is for Trent Reznor/Nine Inch Nails to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

[@ShadyAcacia]

Tate's Horrorstory it will happen, it better

[@lamebrainstv4702]

It will happen

[@crucifire9224]

Oh soon for sure dude

[@Saiege]

Idk why they don't do this in their prime. They seem to always wait until they are almost dead/dead

[@davejohnson585]

Mode first...

[@JarinXeno]

The way that Trent describes the way the music of The Cure made him feel connected is the way that Nine Inch Nails made me feel as a young man. It was a dark time and Trent's music made me feel like I wasn't alone. Without him I don't know if I ever would have made it through those years. This is a big part of the reason I named my son Trent.

[@msvonnegutpunch5384]

Same, man. Everyone seemed to want me to pretend like everything was okay. Like all that mind meltingly horrible shit hadn’t happened. I really got the message that if I just behaved correctly, I’d feel better. But I couldn’t seem to behave correctly. The adults telling me this were doing exactly what they were telling me not to do, so it made it so confusing, and I hated myself, and I knew something insidious was hurting not just me, but people’s understanding of me. The insidious nature of social acceptance and compliance and faith being a virtue (why??? Why is believing there’s an ultimate king who’s on your side a sign of anything noble? “God is my daddy and he’s going to kick your ass-i.e. cause you to suffer eternally”) I’m not going to lie; I wish I could believe like they do. Like read that their god is a jealous god and gets angry when he’s jealous and not think “Damn that’s an abusive relationship, if that’s god no thanks, but also, it isn’t” They believe whatever makes their life easier instead of what makes it much much harder to cope with Sorry. Holy shit, sorry. Trent is a great name even without context. It just sounds cool.

[@mgrauvel]

His real name is Michael 😅

[@lindam5483]

That's so touching I love that story makes me smile

[@bobdanger-palmer4430]

I found them as an 11/12 year old girl and felt exactly the same. Im 43 now and i still feel it 😌 x

[@bobdanger-palmer4430]

@@msvonnegutpunch5384 their music perfectly matched my chaotic confusing ADHD rage. 😂 between Nine inch nails, nick cave and joy division life just felt less shit

[@mega_g0bl1n]

I am so sad my mom isn’t alive to see this. She was the most massive fan, and now I am too. This music has helped me through her passing in ways I cannot describe. I wish I could hug Robert and the rest of the band for her.

[@mikethunder84]

Their music and trents and many more have gotten me thru so much. My condolences for your mothers passing but happy to hear she lives thru the music she loved that you now love. So powerful.

[@Penny_Royalty]

Your mom sounded like a cool woman. Sorry for your loss. The cure are my favorite all time band too.. I was changed forever back in 1992 when i first heard them. I was an awkward middle school kid and discovering alternative music was the best feeling of community. Like I had found something special.. a secret club of cool people who “got it.”

[@mjm5081]

❤

[@mjm5081]

@Adood ❤

[@clumsiii]

funny thing is my gramma introduced me to the cure: got me kiss me kiss me kiss on tape for christmas when i was 11. (i think the guy at the store recommended it? no idea...) --> gramma wouldn't even remember that story, but i do. she passed this autumn. Cure for the ages! and maybe the aged too ha - cheers to yr mum

[@Blondfoxy24]

"Good evening, I am Trent Reznor". It is unusual to find well-educated and humble men (In the entertainment business). This man is absolute perfection. Never disappointing, always honest and caring.

[@glitch314]

Lydia D C you caught that really well, such a great display of character in such subtle way, i did not realize until i read your comment. Thank you

[@ambernoelwilbur]

He is so eloquent and speaks so purposefully.

[@Abrow183]

You are spot on. He is an impressive and inspiring individual. We need more people like him in music.

[@Blondfoxy24]

@@glitch314 my pleasure 😊

[@Blondfoxy24]

@Logan Striker By quoting "The big Lebowski", "he has the f*cking papers!"

[@komoleeray687]

Trent Reznor is class. Fantastic speech and tribute to a great band from a great talent. So glad to hear it’s his turn this year

[@staceymacaluso4548]

Class act

[@TDesting]

I not only really like Trent's music, I also really like him as a human being. Such a talented, interesting and likable person

[@patriciajones4206]

Yes he is, he really IS. He graduated a year ahead of me from Mercer Area Jr. Sr. High School. Trent graduated in 1983, I graduated in 1984. I was a little more goodie two shoes in those days, so I didn't exactly run in his crowd, however I remember him to be very nice with a wickedly humorous

[@MrKarmapolice97]

If I were in a band Trent Reznor would have a huge impact on my sound

[@poptartmallshart5323]

He's like the Keanu reeves of music

[@gardensofthegods]

Yeah I like him a lot except for one thing that really bothered me and creeped me out : why in the world did they record an album right in the living room where Sharon Tate and her friends were so brutally murdered ? Also he kept us a souvenir the front door that had written on it and blood the words pigs or something like that .

[@vasvas8914]

gardensofthegods well he said he didnt know it, but of course he did. That was part of his shtick you know, to surroung himself in all things depressing and desperate. If living there hepled him create a masterpiece that is "The Downward Spiral" its ok with me.

[@taffycat93]

"... it was all anchored by the most exquisite of instruments... Robert Smith's voice". Couldn't have said it better! 🖤🖤🖤

[@mainemceachern1521]

Damn that was a brilliantly passionate, honest and articulate ode to Robert Smith and The Cure from Trent Reznor. 👏💚

[@tickedoffnow]

Trent looks so good and healthy, glad he's got his life together ❤

[@jonesy2111]

Like any other 50 something millionaire

[@earthwatcher2012]

Rick Jones lmao

[@patriciajones4206]

@@jonesy2111 Yeah, not at ALL. If money was EVER the issue, he could have been that guy from the beginning. His family was considered rich in our town. His family was the biggest employer in our town. He rebelled from that "rich guy" mentality. He never acted like that, and he never treated OTHERS like he was any better than them.

[@jfayiii]

Patricia Jones Reznor heaters?

[@rickrennyoneill]

Rick Jones hetfield’s back in rehab

[@philmstud2k]

One of the greatest induction speeches I’ve ever seen, and nobody could’ve done it better. Trent’s truly a real fan of The Cure. The stuff he said about “it’s like the music was made just for me”, “one of the most excellent bands ever”, “100% authentically Robert Smith”, “own little world”, and “how can I take the Hall seriously when they’ll acknowledge X, Y, and Z but they won’t acknowledge The Cure?” were dead on.

[@Penny_Royalty]

The Cure is more than my favorite band. The Cure is my adolescence. When I was awkward and felt totally alone in my weirdness, their music was my anchor. P.S. Great induction speech by another amazing artist!

[@judydeangelis3240]

Same here

[@estellevonalfatranslations5304]

Absolutely the same for me ❤

[@robertsmith2119]

Hello, How Are you doing? It’s nice seeing you here

[@matthewroybal8081]

This.....

[@correiodozac]

Dude, The Cure was my adolescence, and it is my adulthood... it is part of my soul :O

[@liquidj2956]

There's something about watching a true rebel who has mastered the art of grace. The Cure could not be inducted by a more fitting inductor. I am proud to be a fan of both. Cheers

[@huevason]

I'm overwhelmed of Reznor's speech capacity. I think he only hesitated ONCE! He's not only an example of a humble artist/musician mastermind, he's an example of how to be a real fan. Thanks Mr. Reznor, thanks The Cure.

[@rhabdoviridae]

It’s always nice to be reminded of the fact that the Greats also have favorite bands.

[@TheMustachioedJames]

Trent describing his background and finding out about the Cure reminds me of my background, and finding out about Nine Inch Nails. I grew up in an even smaller town in Iowa, with even more corn around it.

[@lofer9138]

I love Nine Inch Nails but I'm surrounded by mumble rap bullshit lmao

[@thokim84]

And we're being poisoned from the day you were born by the shit they sprayed on that corn to feed the shitty cows mass produced for Walmart.

[@doyalg]

Same here. I still remember the day in 93 when friend brought pretty hate machine cd to my house and was like “ you gotta hear this”. Changed my whole outlook on music forever. I was 13.

[@NewWesternFront]

corn city bitch corn corn city

[@swim_ad]

All I've ever seen and known is corn.

[@paolaavila6828]

One of your favorite artists talking about one of your favorite bands. This speech is beautiful, such a legendary moment. 🖤 I love this.

[@thisvampireheart1]

It's pretty amazing and you can tell hes genuine about what he's saying. I love The Cure and [NIN].

[@tomek453]

you are so beautifull...

[@imshadi]

What an excellent speech. You just can't come up with stuff like this if it isn't in your heart. Thanks Trent for doing justice to these geniuses.

[@jonesy2111]

Must have taken him a whole lunch break to come up with that tripe!

[@Paradroidx]

Teleprompter, well some of it

[@jonnykhatru]

Half felt from the heart, half felt written by the academy so to speak

[@MonkyMonk729]

@UCSp0p_noSfFoBuf0U_MePAA Why, just because it took you a whole lunch break to sound out your sentence of idiotic drivel? Is that it? Do yourself a favor and just shut the f$#@ up. You're welcome.

[@hollywhite995]

Wow. Trent Reznor's speech resonated tremendously with me. The Cure got me through life as a high schooler--never feeling like I quite "belonged" unless I had one of The Cure's cassette tapes in my Walkman.

[@sharynmain2432]

Ah Walkman… such treasured days.

[@iandunn9497]

My god, that was one awesome tribute speech.

[@robin5on]

The Cure, Depeche Mode, Joy Division & Pixies defined the next generation of great bands, like NIИ

[@JayyVee41]

Replacements trump them all

[@tommyfresh675]

I appreciate the backwards N, that takes dedication man.

[@tolyan_lolyan]

@@tommyfresh675 that takes Cyrillic иииИИИ

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

@@JayyVee41 The Replacements are part of that list, so are Husker Dü. But not better or worst than the bands previously mentioned.

[@msvonnegutpunch5384]

@@tolyan_lolyan I tried to begin learning Russian on Duolingo and was like “Oh…right.”

[@JanJanNik]

8:49 damn, what a mic drop moment! I feel like trent has seen centuries come and go, eras begin and end, a timeless individuum yet never out of date, my favourite person in music.

[@ChrisSimokat]

This was a really thoughtful speech. You can tell it meant a lot to him to give it and it is hard to think of someone more fitting to have done it. Simply fantastic!

[@stevetstevelebowski9829]

Yeah and those idiots in the crowd wouldn't shut up

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

What a beautiful tribute from Trent. He was deeply moved by the Cure you can see.

[@paolacelletti2056]

I'm speechless. What a Trent's brilliant speech, what a legendary band! Rock on!

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Trent Reznor= f'n coolest guy on the planet. He got extra cooler for me ever since I found out a couple of years ago that he loves Depeche Mode, the Cure and Bauhaus, three of my absolute faves. So happy he inducted one of my fave bands in the world!!! Congrats!!!!!!! It's about f'n time 🙄🙄🙄

[@kilgoretrout3966]

and Johnny Cash...forever linked in the wonderful realm of music

[@rubaidaallen2764]

@@kilgoretrout3966 Indeed!!!!

[@eddiekalista3222]

How could he not love those bands? They really formed the foundation of the industrial side of NIN. I’d be more confused if he hated those bands and had the sound he had.

[@wynfrithnichtwo8423]

Flood, if you read the album credits and things you will see the name Flood on Depeche Mode, The Cure, and Nine Inch Nails albums.

[@lalettricesolitaria]

I've never seen Trent so moved... Love them both :)

[@benbrennan4953]

Nadia Z. - La Lettrice Solitaria amazing picture :-)

[@pipipopocacaable]

He's pretty moved too when he talks about synths.

[@hipsonsogbo]

Yea he's sold out sounds like a cliche all of a sudden

[@noth1ng5id]

I'm always so excited and smug when my teenage crushes grow into handsome and well spoken middle age men. 💙🖤💙🖤

[@nicholasromig5506]

dude looks great in combat boots and a black leather jacket.

[@noth1ng5id]

@@nicholasromig5506 black leather is forever lol

[@hipsonsogbo]

Basically becomes a cliche much better when they are angry at the world and not corporate dogs

[@Scorpio_Moonshine]

Very well said! 🤘

[@kilgoretrout3966]

indeed... Middle age may lend dignified facial features...if we are to assure ourselves that way. The downside is, despite working out, and eating healthy...the skin on the body loses elasticity so badly. i am 6'3", 175. Lean but i could donate some excess skin...i know, not so pretty. i do not dwell in vanity, and i do get compliments on looks at my age....but i dont go around without a shirt, to be sure! :D

[@tkokesh]

Plus Robert Smith defeated Mecha-Streisand!

[@Spiderific]

Lol I totally forgot about that 😂

[@emmanueldartigues1341]

Disintegration is the best album ever!!!

[@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners]

You beat me to it! Lol

[@yespls6260]

That cameo made my life!

[@alma.mater5117]

Yes!!! Robert Smith saved us all!! ❤

[@joanofarcxxi]

Never knew that Mr. Reznor was that eloquent. What an amazing heart felt intelligent speech. I agree with every word. 💖 The Cure 💖

[@luannabbate2624]

Trent is now an OSCAR winner. God bless hime to honor these guys!!!

[@Aaron-zh4kj]

That is the awesomest, most genuine hall of fame speech I've ever heard. The dude loves the Cure and is very fair in his evaluation of the hall of fame. hahaha. But he is so genuine and his speech makes you love the band even more. They intelligently picked Trent for the job. A hero of mine praising another hero of mine. This warms my heart. The dude gets at the heart of what music does for people, THEN explains how The Cure does it excellently.

[@badoocee1967]

That's well stated and honest.✌

[@rubaidaallen2764]

100% agree. Mr. Reznor is so intelligent and so f'n smart. Articulate and genuine. So happy the honor was bestowed on him to induct this magnificent, wonderful and unique band.

[@muebleoalgo]

"Long before the miracle of the internet arrived to devalue our wonderful ART FORM." Nice reference mate.

[@hexyko4850]

Wait, what's the reference?

[@muebleoalgo]

@@hexyko4850 he talked about the Art form when he made Year Zero. The ARG that was Made about expanding Year Zero's world and bringing it to our reality. The content. The puone calls. The 22 fake websites. The presencen. Surpasing just a mere music Cd. And that was an expresion of The Art Form.

[@muebleoalgo]

@E Fox Ok.

[@mayflower2370]

@@muebleoalgo Fix it?

[@adamblister6005]

TRENT: "I just took a shit about five minutes ago." CROWD: "Wooo hoooo yeah!!! Whooo!"

[@gerardoramosaros2980]

Yeeeaaaaaahhhh. Reznors shit rules!!!!!!!

[@minervasowl7658]

@@gerardoramosaros2980 😂

[@paolaavila6828]

Hahahahaha

[@Gyrbae]

Also his fans: He took better shits when he was on drugs.

[@nikolademitri731]

VegemiteBalls haha, maybe so, but at least he’s still pushing himself to experiment and expand on his shit. I can understand why many NIN fans haven’t cared for his most recent shit, especially when put next to his first ten years of shit, but I think his shits are still great!

[@Shawn_Wright]

I've watched this speech several times, and it still makes me tear up. Trent did a fantastic job, for a fantastic band.

[@rolando_gelatinosa]

This speech is so classy & professional. A very sharp & spontaneous one that is devoid of millennial ticks that include "I'm like, it's like, they were like, he's like... like, like..." The Cure band is a legend, Trent Reznor is a professional vessel that conveyed pure class speech in inducting the band in the Hall of Fame.

[@sharynmain2432]

That made me chuckle… but can I add .. ‘ I’m dead’ or ‘I died’. The queens English is slowly becoming eroded.

[@AndrewSowerby]

This has to be the best, most heartfelt induction speech I've heard yet. I bet Trent would love to induct DM next.

[@sebastianelytron8450]

DM? Rock n' Roll? 😂😂😂 I'm surprised The Cure made it tbh.

[@AndrewSowerby]

@@sebastianelytron8450 only if you take a very narrow view of what musical forms rock and roll encompasses. It's a lot more diverse than you think.

[@sebastianelytron8450]

@@AndrewSowerby It could be, but it shouldn't be IMO. What's the point of inducting any band remotely close to the genre by stretching the definition as much as possible? All it does is dilute the importance of what is already a highly criticized and disliked award, and prevents archetypal "rock" artists from being recognized.

[@AndrewSowerby]

@@sebastianelytron8450 Of course it's not literally rock and roll, but this award only started in '83, a good 20 years after the greats of that genre were done. It's poorly named, that's all. For me, I'm just happy when great artists get recognition, and I thought that Radiohead and The Cure were both very deserving of it. They're rock bands, but they're not in any way straight-jacketed. All awards that are decided by a small number of "experts" tend to be controversial, and they deserve criticism, be it any of the Nobel prizes, the Booker, the Oscars (especially the Oscars, lol), or this one.

[@williestyle35]

Depeche Mode made it!

[@johnnymarlin1283]

What a legend for being sober for over a decade.

[@gabriel616]

Thanks Trent, very cool.

[@sport8133]

Has to be one of the most sincere, accurate, comprehensive, emotionally powerful induction speeches at the R&R Hall of Fame.

[@digitalneko7975]

Congrats to The Cure! A huge fan since 1981. Disintegration will always be my top favorite album, all the albums were excellent!

[@apriliarider6072]

Trent is becoming quite the ambassador in his adult life.

[@hipsonsogbo]

Corporate

[@hipsonsogbo]

@kay doyle sellout, hypocrisy

[@neuralmute]

@@hipsonsogbo He is his own corporation now. But he always was, really. I don't know if I'm happy for him that he's gotten off the heroin and coke, gotten his head straight, and made himself into a serious business, or disappointed because he was so much prettier depressed and on loads of drugs...

[@hipsonsogbo]

@@neuralmute he was never on heroin , dabbled with a bit of coke that's all

[@theniteowl7007]

he always spoken like this

[@guillermovaccarezza7105]

When he says that Robert is so genuine and authentic.... so true. Despite what would initially appear to be a flamboyant, elaborated stage look with big hair and makeup, he just stayed true to his artistic persona from day one, making stage Robert Smith undistinguishable from "real life" Robert Smith. He's just what he is in and out of the show, no pretending, no poses, and certainly not giving a shit what anybody would ever think!

[@strychnyne3530]

So happy The Cure got in. Well deserved. Now put Depeche Mode in!!

[@williestyle35]

DM would be a nice addition. (: Though Siouxsie And The Banshees would be more... logical ( Robert Smith got his start with them ).

[@gaphil100]

I agree completely.

[@trooperodst6880]

NIN too damn!

[@charliem.p.4864]

YAAAAAS

[@sugarlandspringsteen]

I would be quite elated if New Order, the Smiths and Duran Duran as well. All tremendously deserving bands

[@RKCatx]

This was absolutely beautiful. The admiration Trent has for this band is undeniable. What a gorgeous speech and moment to behold.

[@BroccLeeAV]

The Cure deserves this so much and more. My all time favorite band and best I've ever seen live.

[@irishceallaigh]

Cure fan since 1980. Born and raised in a small town in montana, left when I was 18 to So California. To see the world and experience it. Long story short, saw Robert Smith in a small Cafe by himself in Hollywood , right before kiss me, kiss me,kiss me, was released in late 1986, I walked up to him shyley introduced myself told him I was big fan of him and his music, he looked at me and said "you got fag?" I looked at him perplexed and said "a fag?" He Replied to me" Aww cack, a cigarette!" I said I only have clove cigarettes, he smiled and said " does it taste good with a pint?". I said " oh yeah it does!!!!" Sat with him for almost 2 hours!! Talking about just life and music. Of the 3 things in my life that always will matter to me,as now iam 53. That was one of them! He signed my 5 dollar bill. To which i have kept in my wallet since 1986!! the cure.. like everyone else, for me, I got through tough times in life. As I would gladly to it over again! Oh, and Robert, as I said back in 1986, you make a impact on people, you may not know it now but later you will see! Thank you for being a you! Was good to meet you again in 1996. Slain'te Mr. Smith and thanks for the decades of your influence to me and ALL your fans worldwide!! You have always been a slice of "just like Heaven" to me!

[@irishceallaigh]

@Maribel Castellanos yup you can have it. I have things from him that I would rather keep!!

[@annasloan2349]

@Maribel Castellanos probably a signed by robert smith restraining order against that ass

[@MyCatFooed]

Your story of humility made me shed a tear of joy for my fellow brothers & sisters on this crazy third rock from our sun... All of my very best to you for the rest of your years!!

[@6sweven9]

My... that was beautiful...

[@Artaud1957]

That was a very moving speech. Those of us who were young adults in the late 70s and early 80s know exactly what Trent was talking about when he described his time of discovery.

[@idiotsandwich115]

I was born in the 2000s but I completely agree with what he says

[@AlvaroLugosi]

I love this speech so much. I think Trent didn't speak as himself but as a fan just like me and surely millions of others watching this. So accurate words. Thank you Trent, you made it for all of us, older, younger and many others to come. Historical. Can't wait to see NIN live again and The Cure of course.

[@NinaPaganaMiller]

Alvaro Lugosi beautifully said 👏

[@shaythiasong8891]

I agree wholeheartedly.

[@douglaskelly9173]

It's great that they acknowledged the old band members too

[@RickYoungBlood666]

Here in 24 and been listening since the 80s absolutely legendary band, music would not be the poorer without the cure ❤

[@headphonetribe]

Damn Trent speaks the truth. And his experience I think is universal for that moment when one discovers The Cure. It was for me.

[@ConstantinPhillipou]

Respect to NIN - what an awesome speech for a legend, the Cure.

[@stephss]

Some of us grow old more graceful than others. Great speech.

[@shellmcc0414]

I just watched The Cure last night at Wembley, they were wonderful - and Robert Smith so engaged & chatty with the crowd. I grew up & still live in Crawley, so the band are legendary here, I had hoped that they would live up to the hype and oh wow they sure did ❤ as Trent says, beautiful sad poignant angry and joyful, so unique and they make you feel not so alone in the world! X

[@spiffy8576]

The Cure are one of the greatest bands ever. Trent gave one of the best induction speeches I’ve ever heard.

[@stratosphere94]

Aw man, I’m so emotional over this speech. Also just waiting for the day that NIN is inducted.

[@kilgoretrout3966]

Would you like Robert Smith to do the induction? :)

[@Thidavann_Soth]

I love both, Nine Inch Nails and the Cure. And to learned that, Trent Reznor of NIN actually loves the band "Cure..." I just couldn't be anymore happier BEYOND words... Trent Reznor, I LO💖E you FORE💝ERMORE than ever, now...!

[@strawbabyjam]

Such an amazing speech, Trent! I loved what you said about the music making you feel connected. I'm so glad you got the honor of inducting such inspirations.

[@rescuediver7187]

So true! Like TR, I started listening to them with “Head on the Door” in ‘85. Everyone else was listening to all their bubble-gum pop and spandex/big-hair metal bands. I was definitely an outsider who listened to bands like The Cure, The Smiths, Joy Division/New Order, DM, etc. Actually, I’m still kind of an outsider, still can’t stand today’s top-40 garbage, and I still think Madonna was/is overrated while Aimee Mann didn’t get enough recognition-I guess Aimee didn’t dance around on stage in her bra, so she wasn’t worth recognizing in the ‘80s... but I digress.

[@robertsmith2119]

Hello, How Are you doing? It’s nice seeing you here

[@Penny_Royalty]

The Cure is so iconic and so meaningful to me. Being a teenager in the 90s was pretty special. When I discovered the Cure and others like NIN, Pixies, Tori Amos, Sonic Youth, Ministry, etc, it changed my life.

[@thirdearmusic1159]

Yeah. They immediately had an impact on me too. 'A Forest' was my first Cure track, so lonely and melancholic and beautiful. Really thoughtful and articulate speech from Trent. Honoured them beautifully.

[@mattheweastel129]

Beautiful heartfelt speech from Trent Reznor. Just perfect

[@cliffallen1684]

Robert and Trent do not need to justify themselves. They were our way of life. True to our condition. Thank you both for what you did for us.

[@henram36]

Probably one of the most articulate induction speeches of all time! Only Trent could pull this off!

[@blastardinc]

Thoughtful and articulate.

[@rbtraveler255]

beautiful speech. It brought me to tears his honesty and admiration for The Cure, one of the best rock bands ever in some many ways....

[@SaraSyn]

Trent Reznor , you are looking really good! A true gentleman 😊 great speech ! LOVE NIN and The Cure forever ! 💜

[@jackhunter767]

AAAAAWWWWW YEEEAAAAAHHHHH. Love both The Cure and NIN

[@hybridstarlet7844]

Yep 1988 I was in 6th grade I heard them for the first time. My friends older brother was watching Staring at the Sea video and I feel in love.

[@cagatayocal7049]

NIN and the cure need a collaboration tour

[@cw28871]

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[@marcosusmelj8631]

I don't know when you started to follow the Cures, but you can't say that NINs are like Cures the music of the Cure will have no equal, lately Murphy and Trent, have made covers of Cure, of Joy division, and also, Clan of ximox, to honor the first real Tac. however the comparison does not stand up, the Cure will remain present from 78 with their music, to the eternity, I NIN, they are a music that will take the disks, to the others, who will come, good luck, it is a terrible experience, in the sense good of the word

[@daedevillewrestling]

Wonder who will induct Trent when he’s inducted.

[@fungifago]

Marilyn Manson hehe

[@desenova9135]

Peter Murphy would be my vote.

[@cbgkorn]

Fred Durst

[@Polum824545201]

Pee-Wee Herman

[@ph-fi7qo]

Peter Murphy or Gary Numan.

[@bleupencil]

"It was like this music was written for me. I've struggled my whole life feeling like I don't fit in or belong anywhere... kind of like right now.... and hearing this, suddenly I felt connected and no longer quite so alone in the world." I'm in a retrospective of my teenage life... there's a reason he was practically an idol. It shows even to this day. Goosebumps Trent!

[@angelaakkaya6567]

One of the best heart felt tributes that I’ve ever heard. Thank you Trent Reznor.. It’s great to have talent recognizing talent, and. soul can sing

[@EvilSurroundsUs]

You deserve the R&R HoF as well, Trent/NIИ!

[@99certain45]

I'm really glad to see the Cure made it in, but what happened to Depeche Mode?

[@emilycat8324]

EXACTLY!!! SO TRUE!!!

[@Muskateering]

100%

[@parkinson1963]

And joy division and new order

[@nikolademitri731]

Val Miller Haha.. In all honesty, though, I believe DM were eligible a year after The Cure was... which was like, 2004 or so for The Cure, and 2005 for DM.. at least I’m pretty sure.

[@Lazarettootv]

@@nikolademitri731 Agree ! And I want a speech from Trent too (He has posted a beautiful message last year on the Depeche Mode's Facebook page).

[@davidculp737]

Great induction speech. The cure should be proud to have such a meaningful presentation. Congrats to The Cure and job well done Trent.

[@SturleBrustad-wg9ty]

Probably the most heartfelt and eloquent expression of fandom I have ever heard. Well done!

[@JosephusMB]

Wow. Just wow. What a speech. I'm speechless.

[@glendah.anselmo7958]

Before Goth was Goth! Robert Smith is Iron Clad, what I listened to in middle school! AWESOME!!!

[@deaddoll1361]

Before Robert met Siouxsie and stole her wig.

[@colleendito2046]

He was Siouxsie and the Banshees lead guitar long before the cure. First time I saw SATB, I remember thinking "that guy on the guitar has serious talent, he'll go his own way"

[@kilgoretrout3966]

Would have been great if more musically informed ladies were as abundant when i was a lad.

[@guitarofdestiny]

Glendola M. Dennison Hey babe you're so hot you make me crave a tuna melt. How about it?

[@glendah.anselmo7958]

@@guitarofdestiny- What's a tuna melt, and thanks for the complement! I just turned 45 on January 1st, and your words are like warm rays of soft healing emotions. 💜🥰

[@albertounited]

Probably, the best induction for any artist ever made

[@MaximusDecimus1313]

Nice to see him stepping back into the light we need him more now THAN EVER his skill at the top of his game, come on Trent you’ve made a difference but we need your influence now the most, please make the most of it!

[@RitaRiley-w4d]

Robert, thank you for sharing your beautiful gift with us 💘 I'm 71 and only recently ( a few months ago) started listening to The Cure. I've made up for a couple of years already! Can't stop listening to your music, and watch everything I can find about you!

[@gulumhazer]

I’ve never seen Robert Smith smile so much!!! The Cure will always be my number one!!! They are even better live!!! Trent Reznor is an amazing artist as well. NIN was my very first concert in the mid 90s with the hurt album. 🩷

[@TexasTrojanPony]

God I adore him. He seems to really care about being honest with himself and others, and that seems to be very rare.

[@christoroppolo8742]

Spoken by a man I jammed with on stage in Santa Cruz and a man who he speaks of who honored my late fiancé. It’s a beautiful thing ! Two giants honoring one another! Peace Christo 👽🐕🎶🛸

[@kevcatnip7589]

lUCKY YOU ,,

[@jennziff2116]

Amazing band, timeless songs, great singer. Love ❤ ❤ ❤ The Cure. They So Deserved This!!! NO one Sounds Like The Cure.

[@wpleary2]

What a great speech. So many of my emotions and memories of hearing The Cure for the first time were echoed in his words. Great speech Trent.

[@Droviderion]

The best rewiev ever for the Cure. 110% agree with all he said. The Cure is a gift that we are lucky to enjoy in this epoc

[@NemorisInferioris]

2004 Marilyn Manson presented The Cure for MTV Icons 2019 Trent Reznor presents The Cure for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

[@Turk_2023]

2001 MTV Pimp my Ride: featuring the Cure

[@BlackJar72]

I remember when MTV offered "The Cure for your summertime blues."

[@patrickcole3850]

I doubt Marilyn Manson will be doing much presenting anymore lol

[@Christian-97]

@@patrickcole3850 good lmao

[@naztava5888]

The amount of love and respect I have for you Trent cannot be put into words! You’re my hero! I truly mean that! Because no one, I mean no one ever on earth understands me like your music does. I get tears in my eyes when I read your lyrics and how much I understand and can relate to them. You will always be my favorite band forever and always, NIN ♥️

[@robertsmith2119]

Hello, How Are you doing? It’s nice seeing you here

[@valeniusthekat]

Two of my favourite men in my musical history 🔊😍🕪 The Cure gave me my adolecense, Nine Inch Nails gave me my girl balls 👍 I love you both and can't thank either of you enough 💕 When is Siouxie's turn?!

[@mariesilva5649]

Yes siouxsie is next hopefully soon

[@smartyrdumb4681]

Portishead gave me my “girl balls”. I’m a male, metalworker. 😊☮️❤️

[@noth1ng5id]

Nails was my adolescence The Cruxshadows gave me the strength to be myself

[@NinaPaganaMiller]

Same here, the Cure was my first favorite band, the door to the world of New Wave… and then I discovered NIN and the harder style… I wish Trent had mentioned Smith’s work with Siouxsie!

[@nocilantro_gack]

YES SIOUXSIE !!!

[@glitch314]

What a beautiful speech! I love this guy. One of the people I wish i’d met.

[@glassjaw2007]

Best speech at the Hall of Fame ceremony ever! Trent is really intelligent and incredibly insightful, an artist at the peak of his powers!

[@dmanstarr]

NIN’s and the Cure’s music has meant so much to me, especially in my troubled youth. I’m not sure I could have survived it without their music. I guess it’s only appropriate that this chokes me up. Ok, to be honest, tears are streaming and smearing my eye liner. 😛

[@TheKlokan44]

yo- these guys were the soundtrack to my life in the 1990.....many times I woke up with headphones a a Cure cd in the CD player...luckily never strangled myself 8^)

[@freedompatriot1097]

This was seriously the greatest speech I have ever heard. Kudos Trent.

[@prettyhtemachine]

Trent is the only musician that i listen to when i need to be alone and shut the world out and not feel so alone because he understands

[@yorkeystyl]

This was the most heartfelt speech, hit me right in the chest. We are so lucky to have come up with our generation of music, The Cure is and will always be magical to me and Trent was the perfect presenter... his words were perfect. The band seemed to like it from what I could tell. Wow... what a great way to start my day.

[@gregdahlen4375]

great speech, he feels like a smart and discerning person so his admiration for them means a lot

[@FedorMachida]

Can't get any better than having Trent Reznor induct The Cure! Awesome.

[@martinbischof4729]

Goosebumps... wow... they so deserve it and there is no one better than Trent to deliver them to the Mount Olympus of Rock

[@jeannetpierre1]

This is why I need NIN’s (Trent Reznor) in my world. He’s so bloody SMART and gorgeous!!!! I can’t stand it!!!! What other perfect artist to introduce The Cure of whom I adore? Did you see the healing and endearing look on Roberts face as Trent was speaking? Priceless. It made me tears 😭 eyed. 🥰❤️🔥💯💕💋😍

[@kevcatnip7589]

He is gold ,,,not many superstars remember the cool guys ,,,NUMAN BAHAUS and the fat lad

[@jeannetpierre1]

kev catnip ABSOLUTELY ❤️❤️❤️

[@Martin-jd3oc]

So heartfelt, honest and eloquent. I’ve watched so many induction speeches over the years but this may very well be the best - ever. Talk about getting the right person for the job. Thank you Trent!

[@ooviedoc]

What a wondeful speech! So descriptive, so detailed and accurate, full of admiration and respect. This guy is talented for this too!