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Billy Idol has enjoyed commercial success and critical acclaim throughout his career, yet one accolade still escapes him: induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

“It would be incredible,” Idol admitted to Spin. “It’s a big thank you to the fans in lots of ways. They really believed and hung in through thick and thin.”

Idol has been Hall eligible since 2007, but has yet to receive a nomination. The “Rebel Yell” rocker has sold more than 40 million albums in his career and received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this year. Still, Idol noted that induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame would allow him to properly thank the fans who have supported him for over 40 years.

“Towards the end of your career or life, you get a chance to say thanks to everybody because somehow or other, they’ve made my life f**** great,” the singer explained. “They let me live my dreams. That was incredible. What a gift.”