An overlapping tour schedule in Australia and a nationwide ground stop kept certain acts away, but the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will proceed tomorrow in Los Angeles as planned.
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a nationwide ground stop for airplane departures on Friday evening, clearing a major logistical hurdle for attendees and staff. A producer for the event told Rolling Stone that there have been “no changes” to the program, a detail confirmed by a representative for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
This year’s Performer category inductees include Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. Despite the clearance of the FAA flight restrictions, several of these selected acts will not be in attendance at the venue.
Iron Maiden have tour dates scheduled in Australia this November that overlap with the event, preventing their appearance. Sade confirmed their absence on Tuesday after initial reports surfaced that they were bowing out of the ceremony.
“Being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is both a gift and a timely reminder to give thanks, not only to those who voted for us but also every single person who lets our music into their lives,” the band posted on its website.
Rolling Stone exclusively reported on Monday that Oasis would also skip the event and refrain from performing. Noel Gallagher is instead scheduled to play at Goldie’s EFG Jazz Festival at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Saturday.
| Award Category | Honorees |
|---|---|
| Early Influence Award | Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Gram Parsons |
| Musical Excellence Award | Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, Rick Rubin |
| Ahmet Ertegun Award | Ed Sullivan |
Additional honors for the class of 2026 span multiple categories recognizing historical contributions to music and culture. Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons will receive the Early Influence Award.
The Musical Excellence Award will honor Philly Soul songwriter Linda Creed, producer Arif Mardin, producer Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin. Meanwhile, the Ahmet Ertegun Award will be presented to Ed Sullivan.
