Sade, Mary J. Blige, The Isley Brothers and Lenny Kravitz among the 2026 Rock Hall class

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees — and Sade, Mary J. Blige, Lenny Kravitz, and The Isley Brothers headline this year’s list, representing decades of influence across soul, R&B, rock, and funk. They join fellow 2026 inductees Dave Matthews Band, Oasis, Daft Punk, The B-52s, and Los Lobos. Several high-profile […] The post Sade, Mary J. Blige, The Isley Brothers and Lenny Kravitz among the 2026 Rock Hall class appeared first on St. Louis American.

Sade, Mary J. Blige, The Isley Brothers and Lenny Kravitz among the 2026 Rock Hall class

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees — and Sade, Mary J. Blige, Lenny Kravitz, and The Isley Brothers headline this year’s list, representing decades of influence across soul, R&B, rock, and funk. They join fellow 2026 inductees Dave Matthews Band, Oasis, Daft Punk, The B-52s, and Los Lobos.

Several high-profile Black nominees didn’t make the final cut this year. Mariah Carey, who has shaped pop and R&B for more than three decades, was among the most talked-about omissions. Other Black nominees left out include Chaka Khan, Eric B. & Rakim, and Slick Rick.

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