Rock Hall 2026 Ceremony Proceeds Despite Flight Groundings
Despite a nationwide ground stop on all flights that sparked logistical hurdles across the country, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will proceed as planned in Los Angeles. 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 institution. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ground stop, announcing that departures could resume.
The ceremony takes place at the Peacock Theater. The event will be taped and later edited to air on ABC on Dec. 8, with streaming available the following day on Disney+ and Hulu.
Inductees, Absences, and Reader Polls
The Performer category for the class of 2026 includes Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. However, several inductees have opted out. Iron Maiden will not be in attendance due to overlapping tour dates in Australia this November. Sade confirmed their absence on a website statement, expressing gratitude to voters and fans. Oasis also bowed out, with Noel Gallagher scheduled to play at Goldie’s EFG Jazz Festival at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Saturday.
While Iron Maiden members won’t be present, Billy Idol and his longtime guitarist Steve Stevens are expected to take part in the event. Ahead of the ceremony, Loudwire readers voted on the songs they wanted to represent Iron Maiden and Billy Idol. For Iron Maiden, "Hallowed Be Thy Name" led the vote with 10.88 percent, closely followed by "The Trooper" at 10.71 percent, and a tie between "Wasted Years" and "Number of the Beast" at 10.38 percent. For Billy Idol, the title track "Rebel Yell" topped the poll with just over 12 percent, followed by "White Wedding" at 11 percent, and "Eyes Without a Face."
Additional Honorees
This year’s roster also features special awards categories. The Early Influence Award goes to Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons. The Musical Excellence Award honors Philly Soul songwriter Linda Creed, producers Arif Mardin and Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin. Finally, Ed Sullivan receives the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
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