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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 class, honoring a diverse group of 18 artists spanning genres such as heavy metal, Britpop, and classic hip-hop. This announcement was made during a special airing of “American Idol” in Los Angeles.
This year’s list of performers being inducted includes iconic names like Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, and the combined acts of Joy Division/New Order.
John Sykes, the chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, expressed the significance of the honor by stating, “Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is music’s highest accolade. We are eager to celebrate these extraordinary artists at this year’s ceremony, which promises to be an unforgettable event.”
Phil Collins makes his second entry into the Hall with this induction, having been previously recognized as part of Genesis in 2010. For bands like Oasis and Iron Maiden, this acknowledgment follows years of anticipation from fans and multiple previous nominations.
Alongside the main performer category, the Hall has also announced several Special Merit awards. Recognized with the Early Influence Award are Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons, celebrating their impactful contributions to music.
The Musical Excellence Award will be presented to producers and songwriters Rick Rubin, Linda Creed, Arif Mardin and Jimmy Miller. Television host Ed Sullivan will be honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award for his role in bringing rock and roll to mainstream American audiences.
The 41st annual induction ceremony will take place Nov. 14 in Los Angeles. The event will stream on Disney+ and air on ABC later this year.
See the full list of inductees below:
Phil Collins (Performer category)
Billy Idol (Performer category)
Iron Maiden (Performer category)
Joy Division / New Order (Performer category)
Oasis (Performer category)
Sade (Performer category)
Luther Vandross (Performer category)
Wu-Tang Clan (Performer category)
Linda Creed (Musical Excellence Award)
Arif Mardin (Musical Excellence Award)
Jimmy Miller (Musical Excellence Award)
Rick Rubin (Musical Excellence Award)
Celia Cruz (Early Influence Award)
Fela Kuti (Early Influence Award)
Queen Latifah (Early Influence Award)
MC Lyte (Early Influence Award)
Gram Parsons (Early Influence Award)
Ed Sullivan (Ahmet Ertegun Award)
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