Overview
- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which announced the results Monday on American Idol, named Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross and Wu‑Tang Clan to the 2026 performer class.
- The induction is set for Nov. 14 at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, with a taped broadcast to follow on ABC and Disney+ in December.
- Wu‑Tang Clan and the late Luther Vandross entered on their first nomination, and Collins will be honored as a solo artist after joining the Hall with Genesis in 2010.
- New Edition won the fan vote with more than 1 million clicks yet missed induction, which reflects that the online tally counts as just one ballot among more than 1,200 voters.
- Special awards will recognize Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Gram Parsons for Early Influence, Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin for Musical Excellence, and Ed Sullivan with the Ahmet Ertegun honor.