The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, unveiled during an "American Idol" broadcast by host Ryan Seacrest and 2022 inductee Lionel Richie, features eight artists chosen from a notably large pool of 17 nominees. This year's performers include Phil Collins, Billy Idol, the heavy metal institution Iron Maiden, the influential post-punk and synth-pop lineage of Joy Division/New Order, Britpop titans Oasis, the sophisticated soul ensemble Sade, the late R&B vocal master Luther Vandross, and the foundational hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan