INXS is one of 10 first-time nominees on the Rock Hall ballot of 17, joined by Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, New Edition, P!nk, Shakira, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan., first reported by Billboard.
Exclaim added that despite the great deal of criticism lobbed at the institution for its alleged misogyny, racism and genre discrimination, the Rock and Roll.
Inductees will be confirmed in April, with a ceremony later this year. (DJ Mag)
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Lauryn Hill, a genre-bending icon whose “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” remains a touchstone for hip-hop and R&B aficionados across Los Angeles and beyond, is among the notable first-time nominees for the Rock Hall. Her influence continues to resonate deeply with a generation of artists and listeners throughout the region.
Last updated February 28, 2026.