Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 nominees: Wu-Tang, Lauryn Hill, Jeff Buckley, Shakira, P!nk & more

Just about a week after Gene Simmons got people arguing about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the 2026 nominees have been announced. This this year’s first-time nominees are Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, Jeff Buckley, Shakira, P!nk, Luther Vandross, Melissa Etheridge, INXS, New Edition, and Phil Collins as a solo artist (he’s already in the Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis); and the Rock Hall have also again nominated Iron Maiden, Oasis, Joy Division, New Order, Sade, Mariah Carey, The Black Crowes, and Billy Idol.

You can vote for your favorite nominees here. The list of inductees will be revealed in April and the induction ceremony will take place in the fall.

Artists become eligible 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording.

@brooklynveganDuring his acceptance speech for The White Stripes’ induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Jack White thanked over 30 artists who haven’t been inducted.

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