Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts 2026 class of 18 musicians

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 05:01 · Archive

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has inducted 18 musical artists at a ceremony in Los Angeles on 14 November 2026.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted 18 musicians at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, 14 November 2026. Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after their first music release.

Luther Vandross, an R&B singer known for his velvet-voiced love songs, was inducted by Oprah Winfrey. He was one of the definitive voices of the 1980s and 1990s before his death in 2005. His key songs included 'Never Too Much', 'Dance With My Father' and 'I'd Rather'. Usher sang a medley of his songs at the ceremony, including 'Here and Now' and 'So Amazing'.

MC Lyte, a trailblazing Brooklyn rapper from the late 1980s, became the first female rapper to release a full solo album, 'Lyte as a Rock'. She was honoured with the Early Influence Award and inducted by rapper Remy Ma. She accepted the honour in person.

Sade, a British band that blended jazz, R&B and pop and was most prominent in the 1980s, was inducted by singer Andra Day. The band did not appear at the ceremony. Key songs included 'Smooth Operator', 'No Ordinary Love' and 'Kiss of Life'.

How it is being reported

• A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees and how they were honoredThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2026 class of 18 musical legends at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.Clickorlando · 15 Nov, 04:16
• A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees and how they were honoredThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2026 class of 18 musical legends at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.News4Jax · 15 Nov, 04:16

In this story: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · Luther Vandross · MC Lyte · Sade · Oprah Winfrey · Usher · Remy Ma · Los Angeles

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