The guitarist told Sirius XM he thinks Abbruzzese should be in the Hall of Fame.
The ’90s grunge legends also reunited onstage with original drummer Dave Krusen.
“From my heart, I must tell you, I’ve been gone a long time, you’ve never not been in my heart. Thank you so very much.”
Anderson joins his former bandmates for the first time in well over a decade.
Legendary frontman is expected to attend the ceremony, however.
Rush’s Geddy Lee is also rumored to be taking part in the performance.
Jackson Browne and members of Rush will also be on hand to introduce this year’s inductees.
ELO, Yes, and Joan Baez round out this year’s class.
