Overview
- The Hall announced the 2026 class during an American Idol segment, with Ryan Seacrest and Lionel Richie delivering the news.
- The performer inductees are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Wu-Tang Clan and the late Luther Vandross.
- Phil Collins will be inducted for his solo work, making him a rare two-time honoree after entering with Genesis in 2010.
- The ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with a December broadcast on ABC and Disney+.
- Special awards include Early Influence honors for Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Gram Parsons, Musical Excellence for Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin, and the Ahmet Ertegun award for Ed Sullivan.