The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame just dropped its Class of 2026 nominees—basically a playlist that looks like someone hit shuffle on every decade since 1979. We’ve got Billy Idol, Phil Collins, INXS, Melissa Etheridge, Mariah Carey, New Edition, and even Luther Vandross finally getting some overdue love.
It’s one of the most random—and somehow perfect—lineups yet, mixing pop royalty with classic rockers, R&B icons, and a little “wait, really?” energy from P!nk, Shakira and Oasis. The only act here older than the ‘80s? Joy Division. Yep, 1979 sneaks in by a hair.
The ceremony’s expected to land in Cleveland this fall, because… where else? Fans can vote for their favorites daily at vote.rockhall.com. The official Class of 2026 gets revealed mid-April—so start campaigning for your favorites before your pick becomes “snubbed” next year’s headline.
Source: Axios