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The following statements and photos from past and present NIN members were posted to [[nin.com]] a few days before the induction ceremony.[https://www.nin.com/2020-rock-hall/]

<blockquote><p>Since joining Trent and NIN, my life as a musician has accelerated in unexpected ways and has provided an incredibly unique creative journey.

I am forever thankful to Trent, Atticus, Ilan, Robin, management and the crew that has supported us through thick and thin.</p>

<p>ALESSANDRO CORTINI</p></blockquote>

<blockquote><p>Thanks Rock Hall, and to all who voted, for inducting Nine Inch Nails this year. I am forever grateful to the NIN Universe of music, of band and crew, of fans, and of course to TR. NIN has provided to me endless opportunities to experience this gorgeous world in ways a shy, gangly kid from Georgia never knew to dream of. Most of all it provided a space where that kid would fast grow to vibrantly connect with throngs of fiery individuals, in their hometowns, around the planet, to thrash and sway and to relate. Twists of people, red-faced and heaving, screaming songs at us. I don’t take any of it for granted.<br><br/p>

<p>ROBIN FINCK</p></blockquote>

<blockquote><p>In 1993, while still in my early 20’s, I joined my favorite band – Nine Inch Nails. Now it’s 2020, I’m just a few months shy of 50 years old, and I’ve been given the surreal honor of joining Trent and the boys in their induction into the RnR Hall Of Fame. All these years later, I still can’t believe my luck….<br><br/p>

<p>DANNY LOHNER</p></blockquote>

<blockquote><p>''2001: A Space Odyssey'' is one of my all time favorite films. Stepping into the control room at [[Nothing Studios]] at the beginning of that very year was, for me, something akin to the Stargate Sequence in the movie. This was where ''[[The Fragile (halo)|The Fragile]]'' was created, a record I’d obsessively listened to for the prior 18 months, it was the room I had mythologized into the spiritual home of Nine Inch Nails and the musician I most admired – Trent Reznor. Close to twenty years later I’m still obsessively listening to NIN, though from a different vantage point, and Trent remains the musician I most admire.

The Induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is an immense and unexpected honor. I’m incredibly thankful to all those who made it possible – everyone in the NIN galaxy, every fan who, like me, has leant on the songs to get them through, everyone at Silva Artist Management and especially my wife and family. A crowning achievement for the band, no doubt, but not a finale. Trent shows no sign of slowing down and in the world of NIN the best may still be yet to come.</p>

<p>ATTICUS ROSS</p></blockquote>

<blockquote><p>The invitation to play with Nine Inch Nails is what I always see as the turning point in my life and career. The uncompromising drive, creativity, and quest for perfection were immediately evident, and I knew that this was the band for me. I’ve always been grateful to Trent and co. for having taken the chance on a then 20-year-old, and I feel an immense sense of pride looking back on the countless shows and hours spent playing the music. The songs have unquestionably stood the test of time, and bringing those pieces to life, night after night, city after city, for crowds with endless enthusiasm has been nothing but an honor. And as far as honors go, I’m proud to say I now have something in common with so many of my heroes who have been inducted into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall Of Fame, as well. Never did I think I would reach this feat, let alone at the age of 32. I owe it to Trent Reznor, our friends and bandmates, my family, and of the course the Hall Of Fame itself. Thank you all so much.<br><br/p>

<p>ILAN RUBIN</p></blockquote>

<blockquote><p>It’s hard for me to put into words just how much being inducted into the Rock and Roll HOF means to me. It is such an honor, and being inducted with my oldest friend makes it even more special. Life has come full circle in a way. Trent and I started this whole ride in Cleveland decades ago, and here we are back in Cleveland to be enshrined with some of the greatest artists in music history.

One of my fondest memories was when we were living in the [[Le Pig|Sharon Tate house ]] while making ''[[The Downward Spiral (halo)|The Downward Spiral]]''. We always worked hard, even though it never really felt like work. We knew something special was happening…You could just feel it. But I don’t think anyone could have predicted ''The Downward Spiral''’s success and its longevity. We had the greatest live show on Earth, capped by our now legendary, mud-soaked [[1994/08/13_Saugerties,_NY|Woodstock show]] in 1994 that we ultimately won a Grammy for.

My years with Trent and NIN are some of the best of my life, and I continue to treasure those memories. And now, those memories can live on in the Rock and Roll HOF. Thank you to every single fan…past, present, and future that continue to discover NIN. I personally appreciate all the fan support not only during my time in NIN, but for my career afterward as well. I am eternally grateful for everything we accomplished with NIN.</p>

<p>CHRIS VRENNA</p></blockquote>

The controversial and brilliant French novelist Michel Houellebecq when asked the secret to his success said, “It’s easy, just tell the truth.” Listening to Nine Inch Nails feels like hearing the truth, so it gets you a little bit closer to God. It is my honor to assist in inducting Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/iggy-pop-nine-inch-nails-2020-rock-hall-induction-speech-1086579/]</blockquote>

<blockquote>"Thank you so much, Iggy.

This journey’s far from over, if I have any say in it, so let’s stop fucking around, patting ourselves on the back, and get to it. Hope to see you all in the flesh soon. Thank you."[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/trent-reznor-nine-inch-nails-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-speech-1086568/]</blockquote>