The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class brings together some of the most influential names in music across several generations and genres. From Billy Idol and Phil Collins to British rock bands Oasis and Iron Maiden, R&B favorite Sade and hip-hop pioneers Wu-Tang Clan, this year’s inductees represent a wide range of musical legacies. The late Luther Vandross will also receive recognition, alongside Joy Division and New Order, who are being inducted together.
The annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates artists whose music, influence, and contributions have helped shape the industry. Beyond the performer category, this year’s honors also recognize musical pioneers Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Gram Parsons with the Early Influence Award. Producers Rick Rubin, Linda Creed, Arif Mardin and Jimmy Miller will receive the Musical Excellence Award, while television legend Ed Sullivan will be honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
However, while the 2026 class boasts an impressive lineup of music legends, not everyone will be present to accept the honor. Let’s take a look at who is getting inducted, who is honoring them, and which artists are skipping the coveted event.
Who Is Missing The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony?
As of writing this piece, four of the inducted artists have confirmed that they won’t be attending the ceremony. Oasis’ non-appearance at the Rock Hall is of course no surprise to anyone who’s ever been in any degree of familiarity with the Gallagher brothers’ relationship with the Rock Hall. Noel is playing at Goldie’s EFG Jazz Festival in London on the 14th of November, and Liam has also said he won’t be going to LA. Liam has been quite vocal in the past about his dislike of the awards thing, and the brothers have never really been keen on the whole thing.
Sade’s decision comes with a very different message. The band has confirmed their absence in a statement, thanking them for the recognition and apologizing for not being able to attend. The statement also paid tribute to long-time collaborators, most notably producer Mike Pela, who passed away in 2022. The group has described his contribution as absolutely fundamental to their journey.
Iron Maiden will also be missing the ceremony as they’re currently on tour in Australia. New Order members Gillian Gilbert and Stephen Morris won’t be making the trip either. Gilbert has been undergoing cancer treatment (as previously reported by Vulture). Peter Hook’s attendance is still very much in doubt, so it’s not clear how the joint Joy Division/New Order induction will be handled.
Billy Idol and Wu-Tang Clan Could Bring the Music
Not every inductee into the performer’s category will be missing from the stage. Billy Idol has confirmed he’s going to be there, with the singer promising to bring his usual energy to the show. His tracks include “Rebel Yell”, “White Wedding” and “Dancing With Myself.”
Wu-Tang are a bit iffy. The group (RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, and Ghostface Killah, to name but a few) did come together for a farewell tour last year so they could perform. Their induction is another major step in the history of hip-hop in rock.
Phil Collins is also due to be there, though the health issues that have kept him away from performing since 2022 mean he won’t be taking to the stage.
Queen Latifah and MC Lyte Add to the Celebrations
The ceremony will also be recognizing artists in other categories beyond the main performer. Queen Latifah and MC Lyte are both receiving Early Influence Awards and are both expected to be performing, though no performance has been confirmed yet.
One thing that’s still not been confirmed is a full list of the celebrities who will be presenting and the artists who will be doing the tribute sets for the inductees who are absent. A lot of the event is traditionally under wraps, so there could still be further announcements that alter the picture.
The ceremony itself will be taped in Los Angeles and won’t be live-streamed. A recorded version will be on ABC and Disney+ on December 8.
Ultimately, the 2026 class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a cross-section of music across several generations, from British heavy metal and alternative rock through to hip-hop, soul and Latin. Regardless of whether they’re there in person or not, their place in the history of music is absolutely assured. The challenge for Saturday’s ceremony is going to be making it a proper celebration in the absence of some of the most prominent inductees.
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