The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its latest class of inductees, featuring major names across genres, including Oasis, Phil Collins, Sade, and Wu-Tang Clan. The lineup also includes Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, and Luther Vandross.
The inductees were revealed on April 13 during a themed episode of 'American Idol,' with the official ceremony set for November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event will later stream on ABC and Disney+, celebrating artists who have shaped rock and its many offshoots.
Some honorees, including Vandross, Collins, and Wu-Tang Clan, were inducted on their first nomination. Meanwhile, notable names such as Mariah Carey and Lauryn Hill did not make the final cut this year, despite strong fan support.
Indeed, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame stands as a testament to the power and evolution of music, honoring artists who have left a lasting legacy. Click on to explore the history behind one of music’s most prestigious honors.