Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils 2026 class including Oasis and Wu-Tang
musicApr 13, 20265125
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class, naming 18 inductees including Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, Sade, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Luther Vandross, and the combined entry Joy Division/New Order. The list also recognizes genre-spanning figures and industry contributors such as Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Gram Parsons, Celia Cruz, producer Rick Rubin, and nonperformer Arif Mardin. The 2026 group covers heavy metal, Britpop, hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeat, and production, highlighting the Hall's broadening scope across popular music history.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced 18 inductees for the 2026 class.
Headline inductees include Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, Sade, and Iron Maiden.
Nonperformers and producers honored include Rick Rubin and Arif Mardin.
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usatoday.comRock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees are here. Who made the cut?zurl.coPhil Collins, Oasis, Iron Maiden, Wu-Tang Clan, and Sade Lead the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees - That Eric Alperstereogum.comRock Hall 2026 Inductees: Oasis, Iron Maiden, Phil Collins, Joy Division/New Order, More