The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its class of 2026 inductees on Monday, featuring a diverse lineup that includes British icons Oasis and Iron Maiden, American hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, and solo artist Phil Collins. According to Reuters, the foundation honors artists who have significantly altered the music industry with their originality, impact, and influence.
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its class of 2026 inductees on Monday, featuring a diverse lineup including Oasis, Iron Maiden, Wu-Tang Clan, and Phil Collins. This year's class includes a record number of British performers with six out of eight acts hailing from the UK.
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces class of 2026 inductees
- Record number of British artists inducted this year
- Oasis to be inducted despite Liam Gallagher's previous criticism
- Ceremony scheduled for November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
The list of inductees also includes soul singers Luther Vandross and Sade, punk-rocker Billy Idol, and influential post-punk band Joy Division (later reborn as New Order). In the 'Early Influence' category, Cuban singer Celia Cruz, Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, rappers Queen Latifah and MC Lyte, and innovator Gram Parsons were recognized. Songwriter Linda Creed and producers Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin were named in the 'Musical Excellence' category. American TV host Ed Sullivan will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for nonperforming industry professionals.
This year's inductees include a record number of British performers, with six out of eight acts hailing from the UK. This surpasses the previous record set in 2019 when five British acts were inducted. The announcement was made during an episode of ABC's American Idol by presenter Ryan Seacrest and judge Lionel Richie.
According to Daily Mail, Oasis's induction comes despite frontman Liam Gallagher previously ridiculing the award. In 2024, Gallagher wrote on X, 'F*** the Rock n Roll hall of fame its full of BUMBACLARTS.' However, he appears to have changed his tune, posting a more positive message after learning of Oasis' induction.
Phil Collins will become a double Hall of Fame member, having previously been honored as a member of Genesis in 2010. Responding to his second nod, Collins wrote on Instagram: 'Obviously I'm pleased and honored to be inducted. It wraps up what has been a wonderful life in music.'
The ceremony will take place on November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will air on ABC and Disney+ in December.
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