Alanis Morissette Calls Out ‘Disrespectfulness’ After Backing Out of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony Performance

08.11.2022 - 21:09 / usmagazine.com

Speaking her mind. Alanis Morissette addressed the speculation about why she bowed out of her scheduled performance at the Saturday, November 5, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

“There are some misinformed rumblings about my not performing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past weekend,” the “Ironic” singer, 48, wrote via Instagram Stories on Monday, November 7. “Firstly, I have to say how much I adore Carly Simon and Olivia Rodrigo and Dolly Parton and Janet Jackson and Pat Benatar and Sheryl Crow and Pink and Brandi Carlile and Sara Bareilles — and all the amazing people and artists who were there.”

Morissette was slated to perform “You’re So Vain” with Rodrigo, 19, as a tribute to inductee Simon, 79. According to a Variety report, she pulled out of the show at the last minute after rehearsing with the “Drivers License” singer on Friday, November 4.

The Jagged Little Pill musician continued, seemingly commenting on negative treatment during the rehearsal process.

“I have spent decades in an industry that is rife with an overarching anti-woman sentiment and have tolerated a lot of condescension and disrespectfulness, reduction, dismissiveness, contract-breaching, unsupportiveness, exploitation and psychological violence (and more) throughout my career,” she wrote. “I tolerated it because nothing would stop me from connecting with those whom I cared about and resonated with. I live to serve and connect with people and so over the years I sucked it up on more occasions than I can count in order to do so.”

The Canada native added: “Thankfully, I am at a point in my life where there is no need for me to spend time in an environment that reduces women. I have had countless incredible