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Three Major Acts Are Sitting Out the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony, but Not All for the Same Reason
Iron Maiden, Sade and Oasis will not attend the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, despite being named among that year’s inductees. Their absences have different explanations: Iron Maiden will be touring in Australia, Sade singer Sade Adu said the group could not be there in person, and Oasis members have separate commitments and reservations about award ceremonies.
Iron Maiden’s manager Rod Smallwood said the band would keep its tour dates because its fans come first, while stressing that the group was grateful for the honour. Adu described Sade’s induction as a gift and thanked those who voted for the group and listen to its music. Liam Gallagher said the trip was too far and that award ceremonies make him uncomfortable; Noel Gallagher is due to perform at London’s Goldie’s EFG Jazz Festival. The ceremony in Los Angeles will go ahead as planned.
In short
- Iron Maiden, Sade and Oasis will miss the 2026 ceremony.
- Iron Maiden is touring in Australia during the event.
- Sade expressed gratitude; the Gallagher brothers cited separate reasons.