Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its class of 2026 inductees on Monday evening during a special episode of ABC's American Idol, revealing a diverse lineup of performers and influential figures to be honored at the annual ceremony. The event, set for November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, will feature eight acts in the performer category: Phil Collins as a solo artist, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division and New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. Additional honorees include recipients of the Early Influence Award, Musical Excellence Award, and Ahmet Ertegun Award for non-performers.

The performer inductees span genres from rock and heavy metal to R&B, hip-hop, and Britpop, reflecting the hall's evolving recognition of music's broad impact. Phil Collins, already inducted in 2010 as part of Genesis, enters as a solo artist on his first nomination, following hits like "In the Air Tonight" and "Against All Odds." Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan also secure spots on their debut ballots; Vandross, who died in 2005, influenced artists including Kendrick Lamar, while the rap collective's 1993 album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) reshaped...