Mariah Carey, P!NK, Joy Division/New Order, Billy Idol, Jeff Buckley, Sade, and INXS are among this year’s other finalists., first reported by Consequence.
Rolling Stone added that 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.
Iron Maiden, Oasis, Joy Division, and New Order have also again been nominated, plus Phil Collins (first time as a solo artist), and more. (Brooklyn Vegan)
Why It Matters Here
While Joy Division’s post-punk sound might not be as immediately associated with the sun-drenched stages of the Hollywood Bowl, their influence has long resonated with alternative rock fans across Los Angeles. Fellow nominees like The Black Crowes and Iron Maiden are no strangers to the region’s iconic venues, hinting at the strong appetite for influential rock acts here.
Last updated February 25, 2026.