Rock Hall Spots Six British Acts In Diverse 2026 Class
Class of 2026 announced April 13 names Phil Collins, Oasis, Iron Maiden, Sade, Joy Division/New Order, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan; ceremony set for Nov. 14 in Los Angeles.
Daily CallerRock & Roll Hall Of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees
BBC NewsOasis, Iron Maiden and Sade among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The GuardianRock and Roll Hall of Fame: Phil Collins, Oasis, Sade and Wu-Tang Clan among 2026 inductees
Los Angeles TimesPhil Collins, Billy Idol and Wu-Tang Clan lead 2026 Rock Hall inductees
Associated PressPhil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross get into Rock Hall
Overview
On April 13 the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees during an American Idol broadcast, naming Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.
The class includes a record six British acts among eight inductees, surpassing the previous single-year high of five set in 2019.
Liam Gallagher posted on X thanking voters for Oasis’s induction, and former Joy Division bassist Peter Hook said he was "wonderfully pleased" and dedicated the honor to Ian Curtis.
More than 1,200 artists, historians and industry professionals voted from a field of 17 nominees, and acts become eligible 25 years after their first commercial release.
The induction ceremony is scheduled for November 14 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, and the filmed event will be broadcast in December on television and streaming platforms.
Analysis
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