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Phil Collins says he’s honored to be chosen as part of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class.

“Obviously I’m pleased and honored to be inducted,” Collins wrote on Instagram. “It wraps up what has been a wonderful life in music.”

This was Collins’ first time being nominated to the Hall of Fame as a solo artist, but it will be his second time as a member of the Rock Hall. He was previously inducted in 2010 as a member of Genesis.

Collins released his debut solo album, Face Value, in 1981, and all eight of his solo albums reached the top 40 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. Two of those albums — 1985’s No Jacket Required and 1989’s …But Seriously — hit #1. In total Collins has sold over 150 million solo records worldwide. 

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Nov. 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and will be taped for broadcast in December on ABC and Disney+.

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Foo Fighters have been booked for Saturday Night Live UK, the British spinoff of the long-running NBC sketch show.

Dave Grohl and company will take the SNL UK stage in London on April 25, the day after the band’s new album, Your Favorite Toy, drops April 24. Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan will host.

SNL UK premiered in March. Previous musical guests include Wet Leg, Wolf Alice and Kasabian.

You can watch SNL UK in the U.S. via Peacock.

Foo Fighters have performed on the U.S. SNL nine times as the official musical guest. They also appeared as a special guest of Mick Jagger for an episode in 2012.

Foo Fighters will play a one-off show in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on April 28, followed by headlining sets at the Welcome to Rockville and BottleRock Napa festivals in May. They’ll launch a full North American stadium tour in August.

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On This Day, April 14, 1979…

The Doobie Brothers landed their second #1 single with “What A Fool Believes.” They first hit #1 in 1974 with the single “Black Water.”

Written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins, the song was originally recorded and released by Loggins for his 1978 album, Nightwatch.

The Doobie Brothers version, released in July 1978, featured McDonald on lead vocals and appeared on the band’s eighth studio album, Minute by Minute.

The song went on to win Grammys in 1980 for song of the year and record of the year. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2024.

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Billy Idol is reacting to the news that he is a member of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of inductees.

Idol was chosen on his second nomination to the Rock Hall, and will be inducted with his longtime guitarist and collaborator Steve Stevens.

“Being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside so many of my heroes and influences is a tremendous honor,” Idol says in a statement provided to ABC Audio. “And to be inducted alongside my longtime compatriot Steve Stevens makes this all even more special.”

“When I first started playing with Generation X 50 years ago, it was purely out of love for the music we were making and the scene that we were lucky enough to be a part of,” he continues. “Nobody, especially me, thought it would take me to where I am today.”

Idol says he’s “incredibly grateful” to those who have supported him over the years, adding, “This honor is for my fans, and everyone who has been on this journey with me, as much as it is for me.”

In his own statement Stevens shares that he’s “deeply honored” to be getting inducted into the Rock Hall with Idol.

“If there’s anyone that deserves to be in the HOF it’s Billy,” he says. “For more than four decades, we have shared a remarkable journey full of music, creativity and unforgettable experiences. Thank you to the Rock Hall, to the fans, and to everyone who’s been part of the story!”

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Nov. 14 in Los Angeles. It will air on ABC and stream on Disney+ in December.

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Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood has issued a statement on the metal icons’ induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of its 2026 class.

“We’d like to thank the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for including us (and former members who were all part of our story) in the 2026 roll call of inductees,” Smallwood says. “Iron Maiden have always been about our relationship with our fans above anything else, including awards and industry accolades. However, having said that, it’s always nice to be recognised and honoured for any achievements within the music industry too!”

“It also seems appropriate for the band to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year as we continue our 50th anniversary celebrations with our Run For Your Lives World Tour visiting the Americas and beyond,” the statement continues. “We would also like to congratulate our fellow 2026 inductees and extend our gratitude as ever to our fans for their loyalty, perseverance and support for over 50 years now! See you all, somewhere on tour.”

Maiden is being inducted into the Rock Hall on their third nomination, and in the past, the band members haven’t been overly excited about the prospect of getting in. Frontman Bruce Dickinson said in a 2023 interview, “I don’t want to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Because we’re not dead yet!”

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Nov. 14 in Los Angeles. It will air on ABC and stream on Disney+ in December.

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Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden and Oasis are among the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, announced Monday during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed episode of American Idol.

Also getting into the Rock Hall this year are new wave pioneers Joy Division/New Order, British soul group Sade, the late R&B singer Luther Vandross and rappers Wu-Tang Clan.

This will be Collins’ second induction into the Hall of Fame; he was previously inducted in 2010 as a member of Genesis. Idol is getting in on his second nomination; he was previously nominated in 2025. Maiden and Oasis are getting in on their third nominations.

“Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is music’s highest honor,” says John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “We look forward to celebrating these remarkable artists at this year’s ceremony – it’s going to be an unforgettable night.”

Being inducted as recipients of the Early Influence award this year will be late country-rock star Gram Parsons, rappers Queen Latifah and MC Lyte, the late Cuban singer Celia Cruz and late Afrobeat artist Fela Kuti. Musical Excellence inductees include producers Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller and Rick Rubin, with the late Ed Sullivan being honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

The 2026 nominees who didn’t get in this year are The Black Crowes, INXS, Mariah Carey, Pink, New Edition, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, Shakira and the late Jeff Buckley.

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Nov. 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and will be taped for broadcast in December on ABC and Disney+.

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The classic Police tune “Roxanne” is the latest track to join the Spotify Billions Club.

The news was announced on the band’s Instagram account, with the post noting, “It’s official! Roxanne has reached the fantastic milestone of 1 Billion streams on Spotify!” They then asked fans, “Tell us why you love listening to Roxanne!”

The tune is the second Police song to join the Spotify Billions Club. The first, “Every Breath You Take,” from the 1983 album Synchronicity, joined the Billions Club in October 2021 and has now been streamed over 3.4 billion times.

“Roxanne,” about a man who falls in love with a prostitute, was released April 14, 1978, ahead of The Police’s debut album, Outlandos d’Amour. It wasn’t initially a hit, but after being rereleased in April 1979 it peaked at #12 in the U.K. and #32 in the U.S.

The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008.

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John Fogerty has added some Canadian dates to his 2026 The Legacy Tour.

The “Fortunate Son” rocker has added three shows in Ontario to his schedule: Aug. 20 in Windsor, Aug. 21 in Toronto and Aug. 22 in Rama.

The tour has Fogerty celebrating songs from his Creedence Clearwater Revival catalog.

A presale for tickets begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

Fogerty’s next show is May 8 in Temecula, California. He has dates booked in California and Arizona through June.

He’s also set to launch new Legacy Tour dates with fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Winwood on Sept. 3 in Tinley Park, Illinois, outside of Chicago, with the tour wrapping Sept. 20 in Hollywood, Florida.

A complete list of dates can be found at JohnFogerty.com.

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Foreigner is returning to Las Vegas for a very special show.

The band has announced they’ll play a special acoustic concert, Foreigner The Hits Unplugged, on Sept. 16 at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

The concert is a chance for fans to see reinterpretations of the band’s biggest hits, including “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded” and “Juke Box Hero.”

The new show follows the band’s recently wrapped residency at The Venetian Theatre, Foreigner: The Hits Orchestral – Celebrating 50 Years Live in Vegas, which had the band performing their biggest hits alongside a 20-piece orchestra.

A Foreigner fan club presale begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, followed by Live Nation, Ticketmaster and Venetian Rewards presales that begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. PT.

Foreigner is set to play a series of shows with the band’s original frontman, Lou Gramm, starting April 17 in St. Augustine, Florida. They’ll also hit the road this summer with Lynyrd Skynyrd on the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour, which starts July 23 in Atlanta.

A complete list of dates can be found at Foreigneronline.com.

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No more Mr. Nice Guy, say hello to Mr. Grunge Guy.

Alice Cooper performed a cover of the Nirvana classic “Smells Like Teen Spirit” during his Coopstock benefit concert, which took place Saturday in Mesa, Arizona.

You can watch footage of the rendition via Cooper’s Instagram Story.

Coopstock raises money for Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers, which are located throughout Arizona.

Cooper launches a U.S. tour Tuesday in San Antonio. The trek will feature new guitarist Anna Cara, who is filling in for Nita Strauss while she’s on maternity leave.

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