With every new class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, there’s always the question of which artist will cause the most drama at the ceremony. And then there are artists who just don’t attend the ceremony at all.

Some artists don’t attend the Rock Hall induction ceremony for health reasons or family emergencies, but some past excuses are…well…let’s just say “unique.”

Want proof? Check out our video below of five infamous Rock Hall no-shows.

Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock news blogger who's well versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice.