Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 17 Nominees for 2026 Include Shakira, Lauryn Hill, Pink, Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, New Edition and Wu Tang Clan

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced 17 nominees for its class of 2026, with one of its most widely genre-spanning lists of contenders ever: The Black CrowesJeff BuckleyMariah CareyPhil CollinsMelissa EtheridgeLauryn HillBilly IdolINXSIron MaidenJoy Division/New OrderNew EditionOasisPinkSa., per Variety Music.

Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Sade, Shakira, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan are also on the ballot. separately, Rolling Stone reported.

Previous nominees the Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis and Sade are also on the Rock Hall ballot. (Billboard)

What This Means Locally

The Black Crowes has 1 upcoming SoCal show, next up on 2026-08-17 at Hollywood Bowl. The Black Crowes has 2 upcoming SoCal shows, next up on 2026-09-25 at BMO Stadium.

Last updated February 25, 2026.