Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues has opened up about the band's recent snub from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The rocker noted that it may be too late at this stage in their lives to make the dream of induction a reality.

"It's not important to me," "I'm a committed European.

I live in Europe, and there's not a great respect for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In fact, it's quite the opposite, really; if it's ever mentioned, which is rarely ever, it's more like, 'Why should they HAVE a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?' So it doesn't impact my life at all."

He adds, however, that fans are justified in their displeasure with the snub:

"It's very important for Moody Blues fans here in America, especially," he notes.

"I think it would be really difficult for the board of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to include us now, because there's been so much pressure from fans.

I'm not saying that hasn't helped but maybe I AM saying that hasn't helped.

I just can't see it, to be quite honest. I think it's too late now."