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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 induction nominees: See who made the list
CBS19 ^ | February 25, 2026 | Ryan Haidet

Posted on 02/25/2026 6:12:30 PM PST by crusty old prospector

CLEVELAND — Here we go! As the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland gears up to welcome the class of 2026 later this year, we're getting a first look at who could soon join rock 'n' roll royalty as the list of performers nominated for induction were just announced. And the nominees are... 2026 ROCK HALL INDUCTION NOMINEES

This year's list features 17 nominees -- including 10 who have landed on the ballot for the first time! Check the list to see if your favorites made the cut...

The Black Crowes

Jeff Buckley (first-time nominee)

Mariah Carey

Phil Collins (first-time nominee as a solo artist, previously inducted as a member of Genesis in 2010)

Melissa Etheridge (first-time nominee)

Lauryn Hill (first-time nominee)

Billy Idol

INXS (first-time nominee)

Iron Maiden

Joy Division/New Order

New Edition (first-time nominee)

Oasis

P!NK (first-time nominee)

Sade

Shakira (first-time nominee)

Luther Vandross (first-time nominee)

Wu-Tang Clan (first-time nominee)


TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Miscellaneous; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: popmusic; rappersdelight; rockandroll

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Ok, I got Joy Division/New Order, INXS, Sade, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden,and Billy Idol. Flame away.
1 posted on 02/25/2026 6:12:30 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: crusty old prospector

When everybody gets in it ends up meaning nothing to anybody, and that’s what’s happening to the RRHOF.


2 posted on 02/25/2026 6:14:11 PM PST by Bullish (My tagline ran off with another man, but it's okay... I wasn't married to it.)
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To: crusty old prospector

How many get chosen?


3 posted on 02/25/2026 6:17:56 PM PST by Whatever Works
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To: Bullish

Barry Manilow ain’t in.


4 posted on 02/25/2026 6:18:21 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: Whatever Works

I think it is five to seven based on the ballets.


5 posted on 02/25/2026 6:19:06 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: All

Where’s Bad Bunny? (Asking for a friend).


6 posted on 02/25/2026 6:19:11 PM PST by BipolarBob (Homer: A doughnut in each hand is a balanced diet.)
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To: crusty old prospector

The only one on that list of nominees I think is truly a Hall of Famer is Phil. The rest still have some chops to earn.


7 posted on 02/25/2026 6:19:22 PM PST by llevrok (Voter apathy wins elections for liberals.)
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To: crusty old prospector

He’s in a separate wing, the sodomite wing.


8 posted on 02/25/2026 6:20:59 PM PST by Fungi
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To: llevrok

Come on, man. Joy Division. They are dark and brooding.


9 posted on 02/25/2026 6:21:03 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: Fungi

He has plenty of company.


10 posted on 02/25/2026 6:21:35 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: crusty old prospector

Still no Grand Funk Railroad. THE RRHOF is a sad joke.


11 posted on 02/25/2026 6:22:16 PM PST by bigdaddy45
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To: crusty old prospector

👍


12 posted on 02/25/2026 6:23:04 PM PST by Whatever Works
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To: crusty old prospector

Styx and REO Speedwagon.


13 posted on 02/25/2026 6:25:08 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: crusty old prospector

Pathetic.


14 posted on 02/25/2026 6:25:55 PM PST by plain talk
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To: llevrok

Better get Phil in this year, because he may not be around much longer.


15 posted on 02/25/2026 6:26:33 PM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: bigdaddy45

No J. Geils Band or Dr. Hook either.


16 posted on 02/25/2026 6:27:07 PM PST by RightWingNut
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To: llevrok

“The only one on that list of nominees I think is truly a Hall of Famer is Phil. The rest still have some chops to earn.”

Jeff Buckley might have earned his spot if he had survived.


17 posted on 02/25/2026 6:29:47 PM PST by I-ambush (From the brightest star comes the blackest holeYou had so much to offer, why didya offer your soul?)
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To: RightWingNut

My two omissions are Johnny Rivers and Jethro Tull.


18 posted on 02/25/2026 6:30:58 PM PST by fhayek
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To: BipolarBob

25 years after your first commercial recording. But I think he is a shoe-in. Fabulous!


19 posted on 02/25/2026 6:31:29 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: fhayek

I think the committee is down on the flute.


20 posted on 02/25/2026 6:33:14 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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