Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026: Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey, Oasis, Pink Lead Nominees

Rolling Stone Music

by Andy Greene

February 25, 2026

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 Class of Inductees, featuring a diverse lineup of iconic names such as Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey, Oasis, and Pink. The ballot also includes the Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Sade, Shakira, Luther Vandross, and the Wu-Tang Clan. These nominees represent a mix of legendary artists spanning various genres and eras, reflecting rock's ever-evolving influence on youth culture. The ceremony, set to take place in the fall, will honor both new and returning faces in the music industry. To qualify for this year’s ballot, each artist or group must have had their first single or album released by 2001. Ten of the 17 nominees, including Buckley, Collins, Etheridge, Hill, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan, are on the ballot for the first time. Meanwhile, Carey, Iron Maiden, and Joy Division/New Order have been nominated multiple times before. The induction ceremony will also feature special awards: the Musical Influence Award, the Musical Excellence Award, and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award. Among the notable names, Iron Maiden’s frontman Bruce Dickinson has previously dismissed the Hall of Fame as “an utter and complete load of bollocks,” while Oasis’s Liam Gallagher expressed similar sentiments, calling the recognition “a load of bollocks” and questioning its value. Despite such skepticism, some artists have softened their stance upon induction, embracing the honor after initially dismissing it. The ceremony will also serve as a potential platform for reconciliations and reunions. Phil Collins, known for his rare live appearances, may take the stage, while Joy Division/New Order could unite with

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Originally published on Rolling Stone Music on 2/25/2026