Singer writes an unusually upbeat letter, thanking fans and media for their support
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Guns N' Roses, The Faces, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Beastie Boys among inductees
However, Wood's Faces bandmate Rod Stewart will not make tonight's ceremony either
Velvet Revolver man says it's about the songs and the fans – and not the singer's decision not to attend
It seems the singer will be inducted after all…
Singer will not attend this Saturday's (April 14) ceremony, telling fans: 'Life doesn't owe you your own personal happy ending'
Chuck D, Bette Midler, ZZ Top, Carole King, John Mellencamp and Steve Van Zandt will also welcome artists in the fold
Sticksman also says Izzy Stradlin has pulled out of the forthcoming Cleveland ceremony
Axeman also says he 'would love to play' the band's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction<br />