Dennis Elliott is blaming an “unacceptable” schedule for staying home, shutting down the rumor that his lady was being excluded from the red carpet.

According to a new report, Foreigner stars Mick Jones and Dennis Elliott are skipping the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony for different reasons. Elliott, who served as the group’s drummer from 1976 to 1993,

The Rock & Roll Hall Fame induction ceremony on Saturday night promises to be starry, jamming — and bittersweet.

AOR legends Foreigner are to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this weekend. But one original member will skip the ceremony completely, though he’s vague about the reasons for his absence.