Classic Rock
Iron Maiden, Oasis and Phil Collins among 2026 Rock Hall inductees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the list of its 2026 inductees, featuring a number of long-awaited artists, including Iron Maiden, Phil Collins, and Billy Idol. Also set to be inducted are Oasis, Joy Division/New Order, Sade, Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Gram Parsons, Lita Ford, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, Rick Rubin, and Ed Sullivan.
What Iron Maiden and Phil Collins said
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden’s manager Rod Smallwood said: “We’d like to thank the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for including us (and former members who were all part of our story) in the 2026 roll call of inductees. Iron Maiden have always been about our relationship with our fans above anything else, including awards and industry accolades. However, having said that, it’s always nice to be recognised and honoured for any achievements within the music industry too!”
“It also seems appropriate for the band to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year as we continue our 50th anniversary celebrations with our Run For Your Lives World Tour visiting the Americas and beyond. We would also like to congratulate our fellow 2026 inductees and extend our gratitude as ever to our fans for their loyalty, perseverance and support for over 50 years now! See you all, somewhere on tour,” Iron Maiden said.
Phil Collins
“Obviously I’m pleased and honored to be inducted. It wraps up what has been a wonderful life in music,” Phil Collins said.
Joy Division
Peter Hook said: “For Ian! And for all of you! Thank you!”
Established in 1983 by Ahmet Ertegun, the famous Atlantic Records co-founder and president, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame began inducting artists in 1986. Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, and Billy Idol are among the names that should have been inducted a long time ago for their contributions to Rock music. Throughout the years, the Rock Hall has been criticized for leaving out Rock legends while inducting artists from other music genres.
