At 6:00 AM this morning (why do they always do it this way?), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame dropped their nominees for the Class of 2026.  As always, they did so with less than 24 hours’ notice (again, why do they always do it this way?), but nevertheless, chaos, in all forms of Hall of Fame-based institutions, is what we do here.

This year’s 17 acts span musical genres and generations.

The nominees are:

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
Pink
Sade
Shakira
Luther Vandross
Wu-Tang Clan

We will be discussing these nominees in greater detail on our network of shows.

We here at Notinhalloffame would like to congratulate the musicians nominated.

 

 

 

The Fugees have been called a one album wonder, and that is a statement that bears a bit of truth as their debut album in 1994 was not popular nor was it that critically acclaimed.  However, the album that was considered to be that one album of greatness (The Score) was a brilliant effort that was amongst the best that Hip Hop had to offer. 

Lauryn Hill might get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Fugees, but there is a contingent that thinks she has earned a spot in Cleveland based on her solo work; even though that is really only one album. Still, that chance can’t be discounted as that album is easily one of the best of the late 90s and was a landmark effort in both Neo-Soul, R&B, and Hip Hop and justifiably won multiple Grammy Awards. Had Hill not forsaken her career for a dislike of the spotlight, she would be a lock for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; as of right now, we have no idea.