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.
The SoCal Angle
Pink has landed a nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a fitting nod for an artist whose vibrant performances have long resonated with the Sunset Strip scene. Her pop anthems have soundtracked countless summer nights across the region, making her a beloved figure from the Hollywood Hills to San Diego.
Last updated February 25, 2026.