Wu Tang Clan, Oasis, Iron Maiden, Sade, Joy Division and New Order among artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rappers from the Wu Tang Clan and the Joy Division/New Order duo enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the evening of November 14, but not all the inducted artists will be present, like Oasis, Sade or Iron Maiden. Several of the 2026 artists have already announced that they will skip the gala concert at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

“Sorry for not being able to be present in person to celebrate with the other artists. Please know that our absence does not detract from the importance we attach to this recognition,” the group with its sensual rhythms led by singer Sade Adu apologized on its website.

Oasis distinguished by an institution despised by Liam

The reconciled Gallagher brothers, who recently announced a new Oasis world tour for 2027, have also declined. Noel is due to perform solo in London, and Liam, who has previously expressed his disdain for the institution, responded to a fan on X earlier this week: "It's too far to travel back and forth for a night."

Among the members of the class of 2026, Iron Maiden is touring Australia and drummer-singer Phil Collins, ex-member of Genesis, has indicated that health problems will prevent him from going on stage. On the other hand, the British Billy Idol, author of Dancing with myself, should be present, he described his reception in the Hall of Fame as a “tremendous honor”.

The Clan reunited

Post-punk and electronic music mavericks Joy Division/New Order will benefit from a rare joint induction. The second was born from the ashes of the first, after the death of the original singer Ian Curtis, in 1980. But it is not known which members will be present, or if New Order will perform.

The Wu-Tang Clan, a diverse group of New Yorkers who shook up hip-hop by mixing raw production, street rhymes and martial arts influences, have just finished a tour that they presented as their last. The Clan, known for tracks like C.R.E.A.M and Protect Ya Neck, don't always appear in full, but receiving a Rock Hall tribute is the perfect opportunity for a reunion.

To be eligible, successful musicians must have published their first recording at least twenty-five years before their nomination. Five artists will also receive a distinction for their early influence: Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, MC Lyte, Fela Kuti and Gram Parsons.