The newest class of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced, which means its time to talk about this year’s most surprising inclusions and frustrating exclusions.
The 2026 class is dominated by first-time nominees, ten in all including Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, Luther Vandross and the Wu-Tang Clan.
Seven repeat nominees are also getting another crack at induction this year: The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division / New Order, Oasis and Sade.
The inductees will be announced in April, which gives us barely a month to argue.
