Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees: Phil Collins to Iron Maiden

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame officially announced its 2026 inductees on April 13, 2026 during an episode of the popular television show "American Idol."

Eighteen prominent figures from various musical genres will be inducted.

The induction ceremony is scheduled to be recorded on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the magnificent Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.

The ceremony will then air exclusively in December on ABC and the Disney+ streaming platform. The induction process is a significant moment for musicians and fans worldwide.

John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, emphasized that "Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is the highest honor in music."

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees include: • Phil Collins • Billy Idol • Iron Maiden• Joy Division/New Order • Oasis• Sade • Luther Vandross• Wu-Tang Clanhttps://t.co/RfatOXDGfc pic.twitter.com/HdzhhKNWPS

— Variety (@Variety) April 14, 2026

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 broadcasted live on "American Idol" on April 13, 2026, attracted widespread public attention.

The highly anticipated induction ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on November 14, 2026.

A recording of the ceremony will be broadcast to a wider audience on ABC and Disney+ in December, allowing fans worldwide to join in the festivities.

The primary criterion for consideration in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is that the artist must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.

The Performer category recognizes artists who have created music with originality, impact, and influence that has changed the course of rock 'n' roll.

In 2026, eight major names will be inducted in this category.

They are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan.

Phil Collins received his first nomination as a solo artist, although he was previously inducted as a member of Genesis in 2010.

He also received the second-highest number of votes in the 2026 Rock Hall fan vote with 900,825 votes.

Billy Idol, who had previously been nominated, finally made it this year.

Iron Maiden, the legendary British heavy metal band, was finally inducted with their third nomination, after long being considered a "snub" by the Rock Hall.

Members inducted include Clive Burr, Paul Di'Anno, Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, and Dennis Stratton.

Joy Division/New Order will be inducted as one group, recognizing the contributions of both new-wave bands.

Oasis is also inducted for their third nomination, following their successful reunion in 2025.

Jazzy R&B group Sade and Luther Vandross, who received their first nomination, will also be enshrined.

Finally, hip-hop icons Wu-Tang Clan also received their first nomination.

In addition to the Performer category, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also presents awards in special categories recognizing various contributions to music.

The Early Influence Award honors artists whose music and performance style directly influenced and inspired the development of rock 'n' roll.

Recipients of this award include Cuban singer Celia Cruz, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, rapper and actress Queen Latifah, rap pioneer MC Lyte, and country-rock musician Gram Parsons.

The Musical Excellence Award recognizes artists, musicians, songwriters, and producers whose originality and influence have had a dramatic impact on music.

For 2026, this award was presented to Philadelphia soul producer Linda Creed, Atlantic Records producer Arif Mardin, Rolling Stones producer Jimmy Miller, and Def Jam founder Rick Rubin.

The Ahmet Ertegun Award, named after the founder of Atlantic Records, recognizes non-performing industry professionals who have had a significant influence on the creative development and growth of rock 'n' roll.

This year, the award will be given to Ed Sullivan, host of the legendary TV variety show "The Ed Sullivan Show."