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Phil Collins says he’s healthier now and would contemplate performing live again, but isn’t fit to play the Rock Hall of Fame ceremony this year; he has faced knee surgeries and kidney issues from drinking and is two years sober, while hinting at studio work and new material.
Peter Hook says he’ll attend New Order’s Rock Hall induction but won’t perform with the band or stand at the podium until he receives an apology from Bernard Sumner and the others, citing family impact and an eight-year legal battle that cost him six years’ wages; he hasn’t spoken to Bernard in about 15 years, and Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher are floated as potential mediators, with attendance of the current lineup uncertain and the idea of playing classics like Transmission, Love Will Tear Us Apart, and Blue Monday discussed.
Steve Winwood paid tribute to Dave Mason after Mason’s death on April 19, praising his songwriting and his role in shaping Traffic’s early sound. Mason co-founded Traffic in 1967, left and rejoined the band multiple times, and later toured as Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam; their relationship included tensions, such as a 2024 Guardian interview in which Winwood reportedly told Mason he was out of the band. Traffic dissolved when Winwood joined Blind Faith, then reformed without Mason. Mason’s onstage reunion with Winwood and Capaldi at the 2004 Rock Hall induction is noted, as is Capaldi’s death in 2023. Mason continued to keep the Traffic catalog alive in his later years, leaving a lasting mark on classic rock.”,
Dave Mason, the lead singer and co-founder of Traffic and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, died at 79 at his Gardnerville, Nevada home; no cause of death was disclosed. Mason also had a successful solo career with hits like Feelin’ Alright?, Only You Know and I Know, and We Just Disagree. He had canceled the 2024 Traffic Jam Tour due to a serious heart condition and announced his retirement from touring in 2025 because of ongoing health challenges. He is survived by his wife Winifred Wilson, daughter Danielle, and other family.
Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and Traffic co-founder, died at 79 at his Nevada home. A prolific musician who played with Hendrix, McCartney and the Rolling Stones, Mason wrote the enduring “Feelin’ Alright?” and scored solo success with “We Just Disagree.” He faced health issues leading to tour cancellations in 2024–25 and published a memoir in 2024; in 2025 he released his 21st album, A Shade of Blues. He is survived by his wife and family.
Peter Hook says he won’t rule out a New Order reunion at the Rock Hall, but only if the band reaches out and they can rebuild a real relationship beyond a one-night gesture. He’s been estranged from most of New Order since 2007 amid legal battles and public feuds, and he credits fans for helping secure the induction. While a full reunion seems unlikely, Hook suggests potential mediators (Liam and Noel Gallagher) and leaves room for a future collaboration if trust is rebuilt, all while promoting his Get Ready tour with the Light and honoring Ian Curtis’s legacy.
Blaze Bayley says it’s crazy and a real privilege to be inducted with Iron Maiden into the Rock Hall of Fame for 2026. Maiden will be honored alongside other notable acts, Bayley is set to headline Knebworth for the band’s 50th anniversary, and Maiden plan extensive touring. The induction ceremony takes place November 14 in Los Angeles, with a Hulu/Disney+ broadcast expected in December.
New Edition dominated the Rock Hall fan poll with over a million votes, but the online vote counts as only one ballot in the larger nomination process, so induction still rests with the nominating committee. The piece notes that fan-vote winners haven’t always been inducted (Rush was inducted after a fan ballot in 2013, while Phish missed in 2025), and cites past cases like Dave Matthews Band and Pat Benatar as predictors that fan momentum can align with future induction. It also references unfounded bot chatter about the vote but treats it as not impacting the process. Overall, fan support signals potential future induction, but it’s not a guarantee.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed its 2026 performer class: Phil Collins, Oasis, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, Sade, Joy Division/New Order and Iron Maiden. Ed Sullivan is posthumously honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award, while Queen Latifah, Graham Parsons, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti and MC Lyte receive the Early Influence Award and Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin the Musical Excellence Award. The ceremony is set for Nov. 14 in Los Angeles (taped for ABC/Disney+ in December) with the ceremony returning to Cleveland in 2027. Collins, Vandross and Wu-Tang are inducted on their first nomination; Idol and Sade were previously nominated. Several big-name acts were notably shut out, including Mariah Carey.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class features Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade, Joy Division/New Order and Wu-Tang Clan (first-time nominees), plus Luther Vandross (posthumous); induction is on November 14 in Los Angeles. The ceremony also flags early-influence honorees (Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, MC Lyte, Gram Parsons), musical-excellence honorees (Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, Rick Rubin), and the Ahmet Ertegun non-performer award for Ed Sullivan. Notable misses include Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, New Edition and Shakira.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2026 features eight performer inductees—Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan—and 10 non-performer honorees in Early Influence, Musical Excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The induction ceremony is set for November 14 in Los Angeles at the Peacock Theater, with ABC and Disney+ coverage planned (live Disney+ broadcast for 2026 appears unlikely). Highlights include Collins’ solo induction on his first ballot, continued suspense around Liam Gallagher and possible New Order performances, and the inclusion of non-performer honorees Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Gram Parsons, Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, Rick Rubin and Ed Sullivan.
Deadline reveals the 2026 Rock Hall nominees: 17 acts—Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Jeff Buckley, Joy Division/New Order, Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Melissa Etheridge, New Edition, Oasis, P!nk, Phil Collins, Sade, Shakira, The Black Crowes and Wu-Tang Clan—of which 10 are first-time nominees. The inductees will be announced in April, alongside three special committees recognizing Musical Influence, Musical Excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award.
Billboard reports the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled the Class of 2026 nominees: 17 slots filled by 18 artists (Phil Collins counted separately for his solo nomination). The list includes The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Oasis, P!NK, Sade, Shakira, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan. Ten of the nominees are first-timers, with several veterans—Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, The Black Crowes, Billy Idol, and Sade—nominated again. Inductees are decided by ballots from 1,200+ industry professionals, with the Class of 2026 to be revealed in April and the ceremony this fall. Eligibility requires 25 years since the first release; Collins would become the 29th artist inducted twice if successful.
Jack White criticized the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for its lack of inclusion of influential heavier and punk artists like Death, The Misfits, and Fugazi during his acceptance speech for The White Stripes' induction, emphasizing the need for broader recognition of diverse musical genres.
The 40th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrated legendary artists like Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa, and more, featuring performances, speeches, and backstage moments that highlighted their contributions and impact on music and culture.