Fela becomes first African solo artiste inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct a star-studded lineup of music luminaries, including Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Sade, Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, and Luther Vandross, on Saturday. The Cleveland-based institution selected the inductees by surveying over 1,000 musicians, historians, and industry members.

However, several of the inductees, such as Sade and Oasis, have chosen not to attend the gala concert at Los Angeles's Peacock Theatre. The ceremony, which honors the acts in the performer class of 2026, has been a chance for reunions or to showcase an act's legacy, depending on the musicians' attendance. Sade, known for hits like "Smooth Operator" and "No Ordinary Love", stated they would not be present.

Oasis's Liam and Noel Gallagher, who have recently reunited for a 2027 world tour, also declined to attend, with Noel Gallagher performing solo in London. Iron Maiden will miss the ceremony as they are on tour in Australia. Joy Division and New Order will be jointly inducted, marking the latter's formation after the original's lead singer, Ian Curtis, passed away in 1980.

Collins and Wu-Tang Clan, who have recently concluded a tour, may or may not attend the event. Billy Idol, one of rock's great drummers, has been named "Billy Idol Day" in Los Angeles, implying his likely presence at the ceremony. The Rock Hall also inducts new members with awards handed out by committees, with five artists receiving an "early influence" honor: Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, MC Lyte, Fela Kuti, and Gram Parsons.