You can really tell Trent cares a lot about these guys

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

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.

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

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

"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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

Trent is becoming quite the ambassador in his adult life.

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

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.

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

What a legend for being sober for over a decade.

Plus Robert Smith defeated Mecha-Streisand!

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.

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

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.

My god, that was one awesome tribute speech.

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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 🙄🙄🙄

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

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

Trent inducting The Cure. My life is made.

Thanks Trent, very cool.

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.

I grew up on a farm in Central Texas in the 80s, in high school in the late 80s, listening to The Cure, Depeche Mode, and later Nine Inch Nails when Reznors first album came out, on tape, off the tape deck and stereo in one of our cab tractors, while cutting and baling hay, or sharing headphones on high school band trips. Great, great, memories, and a great time to be alive as all of this great music came out.

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

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.

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!

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

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

AAAAAWWWWW YEEEAAAAAHHHHH. Love both The Cure and NIN

Wonder who will induct Trent when he’s inducted.

The Cure is the greatest band of all times ! ..a million bands like NIN wouldnt be here without them

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.

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

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

The Cure is freaking awesome. I would chase down their tour to see them live.

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

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.

Probably, the best induction for any artist ever made

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.

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

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

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?!

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

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

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

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

This audience needs to realize this is a speech by Trent Reznor, not a concert by Nine Inch Nails. Quiet and listen!

This might be the best induction speech ever

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

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

The Cure is as family to me as my siblings . From the time my older sister and her hot friend were listening to boys don't cry ... I was hooked . A 11 year old boy found his band. 40 some odd years later , 32 live shows , and countless hours spent listening, dreaming ! Thank you to The Cure for all of it

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

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 👽🐕🎶🛸

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

I only saw The Cure once, at Toronto International Center when I was about 16 in 1985 or 86, it was a general admission concert, also the only general admission concerts I have ever been to, it was amazing!

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

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...!

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

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. 😛

Beautiful heartfelt speech from Trent Reznor. Just perfect

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. 🥰❤️🔥💯💕💋😍

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.

Thoughtful and articulate.

Excellent Speech from our TR.

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

I'm a black metal death metal fan and the cure has been always been a influence . BELIEVE OR NOT 😈😎

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

man, that was a 9:49 speech without any cue cards. I would not have been able to talk for 1 minute

How he felt when he heard The Cure for the first time is how I felt the first time I heard Nine Inch Nails.

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

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

Absolutely the best. "Just Like Heaven"

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

Been listening to the Cure since 1987. They were not global but just becoming popular with the freaks in High School. I saw them in concert in the early 90s. My little brother became a writer and musical because of Robert Smith. He was 7 years old and we have all of the Cure’s music. We also seen 9 inch nails in concert. We grew up with great music. Thank you Robert Smith& the band. Emotional to watch.

It's beautiful to see an announcer be truly authentic to it's recipient.

Damn, Trent Reznor is still looking *hot AF* !!!

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.

"Sonically Unique"! That is the single greatest description of anything, ever!

Never fails to amaze me what a musical sponge Trent is. This guy has a list of influences a mile long, spanning a ridiculous breadth of genres. I can only imagine what his record collection must look like.

What an amazing intro...................