Billy Idol, Phil Collins and Iron Maiden are among the 2026 inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, spotlighting a group of artists whose impact has left a lasting mark on music and culture. The announcement was made by the The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.
Revealed during a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed episode of American Idol, the announcement kicks off the countdown to celebrate the honor in November. The broadcast will air in December.
The inductees are as follows:
Performer Category:
- Phil Collins
- Billy Idol
- Iron Maiden
- Joy Division/New Order
- Oasis
- Sade
- Luther Vandross
- Wu-Tang Clan
Early Influence Award:
- Celia Cruz
- Fela Kuti
- Queen Latifah
- MC Lyte
- Gram Parsons
Musical Excellence Award:
- Linda Creed
- Arif Mardin
- Jimmy Miller
- Rick Rubin
Ahmet Ertegun Award:
- Ed Sullivan
To be eligible for induction, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. Phil Collins, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan are first-time nominees. Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, and Sade have all been nominated in the past.
The Induction categories include:
- Performers: artists who have created music whose originality, impact, and influence has changed the course of rock & roll.
- Early Influence Award: artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired, and evolved rock & roll and music impacting culture.
- Musical Excellence Award: given to artists, musicians, songwriters, and producers whose originality and influence have had a dramatic impact on music.
- Ahmet Ertegun Award: non-performing industry professionals who have had a major influence on the creative development and growth of rock & roll and music that has impacted culture.
The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction will tape on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The 2026 ceremony will then stream in December. In 2027, the induction ceremony will return to Cleveland.
Ticket on-sale information for the 2026 induction ceremony will be announced at a later date. Select Rock & Roll Hall of Fame donors and members receive exclusive induction ticket opportunities. Donate or join by June 30, 2026, to be eligible. Visit rockhall.com/membership to learn more.