You can really tell Trent cares a lot about these guys

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

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.

"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: "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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

Trent is becoming quite the ambassador in his adult life.

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.

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

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

What a legend for being sober for over a decade.

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

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

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

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

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.

My god, that was one awesome tribute speech.

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

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.

Plus Robert Smith defeated Mecha-Streisand!

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!

Thanks Trent, very cool.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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 🙄🙄🙄

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Wonder who will induct Trent when he’s inducted.

AAAAAWWWWW YEEEAAAAAHHHHH. Love both The Cure and NIN

Trent inducting The Cure. My life is made.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Probably, the best induction for any artist ever made

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

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

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

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...!

Beautiful heartfelt speech from Trent Reznor. Just perfect

This might be the best induction speech ever

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

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

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.

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

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

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?!

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

What a great speech. So many of my emotions and memories of hearing The Cure for the first time were echoed in his words. Great speech Trent.

One of the best heart felt tributes that I’ve ever heard. Thank you Trent Reznor.. It’s great to have talent recognizing talent, and. soul can sing

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

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

The Cure to me is very special and always will be growing up I can always count on them to make me feel good. They are always in my playlist. Well deserved gentlemen thanks for all the memories and great music.

So heartfelt, honest and eloquent. I’ve watched so many induction speeches over the years but this may very well be the best - ever. Talk about getting the right person for the job. Thank you Trent!

What a beautiful speech! I love this guy. One of the people I wish i’d met.

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

Long live the Cure! They are phenomenal! And Trent looked so good. Thanks for sharing with us!

A moving and insightful speech delivered by a brilliant and articulate artist. Could not possibly be improved upon.

This was seriously the greatest speech I have ever heard. Kudos Trent.

I love to see people get the recognition they deserve and these lads definitely deserve it

What a wondeful speech! So descriptive, so detailed and accurate, full of admiration and respect. This guy is talented for this too!

This speech is so touching. I had never watched an induction speech until now. I am glad i did.

I love Trent, what a sweet guy he really is...& what a beautiful moment this is.

Goosebumps... wow... they so deserve it and there is no one better than Trent to deliver them to the Mount Olympus of Rock

here i am... one again to hear one of the most honest ,straightforward, meaningful and heartfelt speech i ever hear !! big respect for mr. reznor !!! and happy for bob and the boys!!

This was the most heartfelt speech, hit me right in the chest. We are so lucky to have come up with our generation of music, The Cure is and will always be magical to me and Trent was the perfect presenter... his words were perfect. The band seemed to like it from what I could tell. Wow... what a great way to start my day.

Love the Cure... Influenced me so much and my life. Danced to them more times than I can count. Felt more joy and pain listening to them. Definitely a fan!

beautiful speech. It brought me to tears his honesty and admiration for The Cure, one of the best rock bands ever in some many ways....

Probably the most heartfelt and eloquent expression of fandom I have ever heard. Well done!

This made me tear up!!!! Trent has such class and Honor there is a reason I have NIN tatted over my heart! seeing this only makes me love Trent even more! Trent! salute brother!