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Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the Ronettes, died at age 80 at home, announced by her daughter. The group, formed with cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett, rose to fame in the early 1960s with Be My Baby, produced by Phil Spector, and later dissolved amid royalties disputes; Talley pursued gospel music and real estate, and the Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
Dave Mason, the English guitarist and co‑founder of Traffic, died at 79 at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. A renowned collaborator and solo artist, he played with Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Mason’s solo career yielded albums like Alone Together and Let It Flow, and his 2025 release A Shade of Blue preceded his retirement from touring due to health issues.
Dave Mason, Traffic co-founder and the singer behind the solo hit 'We Just Disagree,' died at 79; a Rock Hall of Fame guitarist who collaborated with icons from Hendrix to McCartney and helped shape Traffic and his own long-running solo career, including the hit 'Feelin' Alright.'
OutKick invited readers to list their biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs after the latest inductees were announced, turning it into a crowd-sourced debate with names like King Crimson, Styx, Boston, Neil Sedaka, Linkin Park, and The Guess Who—showing how many longtime acts feel overlooked and sparking a broader conversation about who deserves induction.
Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan and Alan “Whitey” White have been added to the Rock Hall Class of 2026 after initial snubs, with their inductee status now listed on the Hall’s site. Guigsy played bass for Oasis from 1991–1999 and Whitey was the drummer from 1995–2004. Their inclusion completes recognition of Oasis’s classic era, with the ceremony set for November 14 and it’s unclear who from the band will attend.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class (performers Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan) with Early Influence Awards for Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons, and Musical Excellence Awards for Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin; Ed Sullivan receives the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The ceremony is set for November 14 in Los Angeles (to air on ABC/Disney+), with snubs like New Edition in the fan vote and Pink and Shakira reportedly left out. Some inductees have publicly commented on the honor; the ceremony continues a LA-hosted year, with 2027 returning to Cleveland.
Oliver ‘Power’ Grant, Wu-Tang Clan’s co-founder and executive producer on their debut, died at 52 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, a death announced days after the group’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination.
OutKick columnist Austin Perry argues the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s latest nominees are top‑heavy with non‑rock acts and overlook major rock/metal bands, calling the branding misleading. He suggests renaming it to a broader “Music Hall of Fame” and rethinking inductees to better reflect the rock genre’s legacy, noting debates over Madonna, ABBA, Tupac, Mariah Carey, and others as examples of the Hall’s evolving (and controversial) identity.
Pink debunked reports that she and husband Carey Hart separated, sharing a playful Instagram video in which she jokes she was just told she’s split and asks whether reporters will inform their kids. She calls the headlines “fake news” and “trash news.” The pair have been together since 2001, married in 2006, and share two children, Willow and Jameson. Pink is also noted for her ongoing Rock Hall of Fame nomination and recent public moments with Hart.
Rock Hall reveals a 17-performer slate for its 2026 induction, spanning rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop and pop, with Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira among the nominees. The list also includes Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, New Edition, Sade and Wu-Tang Clan, plus The Black Crowes and Oasis. Ten nominees are first-timers: Buckley, Collins, Etheridge, Hill, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan. Inductees will be announced in April, with honors split across three special committees (Musical Influence, Musical Excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award); eligibility requires a first commercial release at least 25 years prior, and more than 1,200 industry professionals will vote. Last year’s inductees included Cyndi Lauper, Outkast and others.
Billy Joel says the Four Seasons were as important as the Beatles, a belief he shared when inducting the group into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; he admires their self-written material, harmonies, and East Coast flair, and credits their influence with shaping his own work, including his Uptown Girl tribute.
Taylor Momsen praised Jim Carrey for his serious craft and protective nature during their time filming 'The Grinch,' expressing admiration 25 years after their collaboration, and sharing her own journey from acting to music.
Taylor Momsen made a striking appearance at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, wearing a sheer black lace gown that revealed her nipple, complemented by her gothic style and bold fashion choices, emphasizing her self-expression through music and fashion.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction celebrated Gen X artists like Outkast, Soundgarden, and Salt-N-Pepa, marking a shift from the traditional focus on '60s and '70s musicians to honoring acts from the 1980s and 1990s, reflecting the evolving landscape of rock and popular music.
OutKast was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with a performance featuring notable artists like Doja Cat and Janelle Monáe, celebrating their influential impact on hip-hop and music storytelling, highlighted by heartfelt speeches from André 3000 and Big Boi, and recognition from Donald Glover.