Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees include Oasis, Iron Maiden, Sade, and Joy Division/New Order
In 2026, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will welcome eight new inductees, featuring an unprecedented six British artists: Oasis, Iron Maiden, Sade, Joy Division/New Order, Phil Collins, and Billy Idol. Joining them are non-British honorees Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan. The induction ceremony is set for November 14 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Liam Gallagher shared his appreciation on X, while Iron Maiden's Rod Smallwood expressed gratitude for the honor. Phil Collins took to Instagram to convey his joy, and Billy Idol described it as a privilege. Peter Hook dedicated the accolade to Ian Curtis and the fans. Ryan Seacrest and Lionel Richie announced the inductees on ABC's American Idol, with eligibility requiring 25 years since the initial commercial release.
Key facts
- Six British acts are among eight inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2026, setting a record.
- The British inductees are Oasis, Iron Maiden, Sade, Joy Division/New Order (as one act), Phil Collins, and Billy Idol.
- Non-British inductees are Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.
- The induction ceremony will be held on November 14 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
- Liam Gallagher of Oasis posted on X expressing honor and joking about apologizing to organizers.
- Iron Maiden's co-manager Rod Smallwood issued a statement acknowledging the award while prioritizing fan relationships.
- Billy Idol performed on American Idol and shared his excitement about the induction with Billboard magazine.
- Peter Hook dedicated the Joy Division/New Order induction to late singer Ian Curtis and fans, despite tensions with former bandmates.
Entities
Artists
- Noel Gallagher
- Liam Gallagher
- Ian Curtis
- Peter Hook
- Bernard Sumner
- Stephen Morris
- Gillian Gilbert
- Sade Adu
- Bruce Dickinson
- Rod Smallwood
- Billy Idol
- Steve Stevens
- Phil Collins
- Luther Vandross
- Ryan Seacrest
- Lionel Richie
- Carrie Underwood
- Quincy Jones
- George Harrison
- Ringo Starr
- Paul McCartney
- David Gilmour
- Roger Waters
- Syd Barrett
- David Bowie
- Madonna
- Johnny Lydon
- Mark Knopfler
- John Illsley
Institutions
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- ABC
- American Idol
- Rolling Stone
- Billboard
- Ultimate Classic Rock
- The Beatles
- Genesis
- Joy Division
- New Order
- Iron Maiden
- Sade
- Oasis
- Wu-Tang Clan
- The Cure
- Def Leppard
- Roxy Music
- The Zombies
- Radiohead
- The Commodores
- The Sex Pistols
- Dire Straits
- Peacock Theatre
Locations
- Manchester
- United Kingdom
- Cleveland
- Ohio
- United States
- Los Angeles
- California
- Pasadena
- Nigeria
- Australia
- Hollywood Bowl