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THEE Realist
Luther Vandross, Phil Collins, Shakira, Lauryn Hill and the late Jeff Buckley are among the artists nominated for the first time for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday.
Also on the ballot for the Class of 2026 are Melissa Etheridge, INXS, New Edition, Pink and the Wu-Tang Clan, all first-time nominees as well, and seven acts previously up for induction: the Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade and a combined entry for Joy Division and its later incarnation, New Order.
The group of artists representing rock, pop, Latin music, R&B, hip-hop, post-punk and heavy metal reflects the increasing diversification of the hall, which after years of criticism that it overvalued the work of older, white men recently broadened its selection process along gender, race and style lines.
Also on the ballot for the Class of 2026 are Melissa Etheridge, INXS, New Edition, Pink and the Wu-Tang Clan, all first-time nominees as well, and seven acts previously up for induction: the Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade and a combined entry for Joy Division and its later incarnation, New Order.
The group of artists representing rock, pop, Latin music, R&B, hip-hop, post-punk and heavy metal reflects the increasing diversification of the hall, which after years of criticism that it overvalued the work of older, white men recently broadened its selection process along gender, race and style lines.
