Other notable names on this year’s list include British rock band Oasis, Sade, Wu-Tang Clan, Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order and the late American singer Luther Vandross.
The ceremony, organised by the Cleveland-based Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The inductees were selected through a voting process involving more than 1,000 musicians, historians and music industry professionals.
However, some of the artistes, including Sade, Oasis and Iron Maiden, have confirmed that they will not attend the event.
Sade, the British band led by Nigerian-born singer Sade Adu, announced its absence in a statement on its official website, while expressing gratitude for the recognition.
The group said, “Sorry we can’t be there in person to celebrate with the other artists. Please know that our absence takes nothing away from how much this recognition means to us.”
Oasis, whose members include brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, will also be absent despite recently announcing plans for a 2027 world tour.
Noel Gallagher is scheduled to perform solo in London, while Liam has previously expressed reservations about the institution. Responding to a fan on X earlier in the week, he said, “It’s too far to be going for the night.”
Iron Maiden also confirmed that the band would miss the ceremony because it is currently touring Australia.
The induction will bring together Joy Division and New Order, two British bands connected by a shared history. New Order emerged after the death of Joy Division’s lead singer, Ian Curtis, in 1980. The band later became a major influence in alternative dance music, with popular songs including Blue Monday, True Faith and Bizarre Love Triangle.
Phil Collins, renowned for hits such as In the Air Tonight and Sussudio, is also among the inductees. However, health challenges will prevent him from performing at the event.
Wu-Tang Clan, the influential hip-hop group from Staten Island, New York, will equally be honoured. Known for tracks such as C.R.E.A.M. and Protect Ya Neck, the group recently concluded a tour described as its final tour.
Meanwhile, Billy Idol is expected to attend the ceremony after the city of Los Angeles declared Friday, November 13, as Billy Idol Day in recognition of the singer ahead of his induction.
Reacting to the announcement, Idol described the honour as “a tremendous honor”.
Beyond the performer category, five artistes will receive the Early Influence Award. They are Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, Cuban-American singer Celia Cruz, rapper MC Lyte and American singer-songwriter Gram Parsons.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s eligibility rules require nominees to have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before their nomination.
The 2026 ceremony is expected to celebrate the lasting contributions of artistes whose works have shaped rock, hip-hop, soul, Afrobeat and other musical traditions across generations.
AFP
