Iron Maiden, Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan, Joy Division/New Order, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah Amongst 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with first-time nominees Wu-Tang Clan and the late Luther Vandross.

The list was revealed on Monday night’s airing of “American Idol.” Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they’re eligible for induction. Nominees were voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals.

This year, 17 performers were nominated for induction, including New Edition, Pink, Shakira, The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Mariah Carey, INXS, Melissa Etheridge and Lauryn Hill.

To be considered eligible for induction, the artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan are first-time nominees. The rest of the inductees have been nominated in the past.