'Reminder to Give Thanks'

“Please know that our absence takes nothing away from how much this recognition means to us,” band writes

Sade are not attending the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which is set to take place on Saturday at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The band confirmed the news on Tuesday via their official website after reports surfaced earlier in the day that they were bowing out.

“Sorry we can’t be there in person to celebrate with the other artists. Please know that our absence takes nothing away from how much this recognition means to us,” the band posted on their website .…