·The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 induction class, revealed live during the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night” episode of American Idol last night with a lineup that leans rock but still spans hip hop, soul, and pop
·New inductees include Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division and New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan, with were selected from 17 nominees
·Phil Collins, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan were first time nominees, and Sade is the only female performer in this year’s class
·The ceremony will take place November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will air in a taped format on ABC and Disney+ in December, with the exact date still to be announced, and the 2027 ceremony returning to Cleveland
·New Edition won the fan vote with over 1 million votes, followed by Phil Collins, Pink, Shakira, and Luther Vandross, with nearly 9.5 million votes cast overall
·Despite winning, New Edition was not inducted, and artists become eligible 25 years after their first commercial release, with notable snubs this year including Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Shakira, Pink, and INXS
New inductees include Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division and New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan, with were selected from 17 nominees
New inductees include Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division and New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan, with were selected from 17 nominees
