By Akanksha Khushi and Lisa Richwine April 13 (Reuters) - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation unveiled its list of inductees for 2026 on Monday, including 1990s Britpop icons Oasis and American
Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins Among 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Overview
By Akanksha Khushi and Lisa Richwine
April 13 (Reuters) - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation unveiled its list of inductees for 2026 on Monday, including 1990s Britpop icons Oasis and American hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, and adding Phil Collins as a solo performer 16 years after he was honored as part of progressive rock band Genesis.
Selection Criteria and Foundation Mission
The foundation honors artists who created music that altered the industry with its originality, impact and influence.
Diversity Among 2026 Inductees
This year’s group is quite diverse, also recognizing British heavy metal pioneers Iron Maiden, soul singers Luther Vandross and Sade, punk-rocker Billy Idol and influential post-punk band Joy Division, later reborn as New Order.
Early Influence Category
Inductees in the 'Early Influence' category include Cuban singer Celia Cruz, Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, rappers Queen Latifah and MC Lyte, and innovator Gram Parsons, who bridged 1960s rock and modern country music.
Musical Excellence Category
Songwriter Linda Creed and producers Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin were named in the 'Musical Excellence' category.
Ahmet Ertegun Award
American TV host Ed Sullivan, who died more than half a century ago, will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award, which is given to nonperforming industry professionals who have had a major influence on the creative development of rock and roll.
Eligibility and Ceremony Details
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for entry into the hall of fame, the artist or band's first commercial recording must have been released at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.
Induction Ceremony
The inductees will officially enter the hall on November 14 with a ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event will air in December on ABC and Disney+.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru and Lisa Richwine in Los Angeles; Editing by Kevin Buckland)
