Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Kick Off as Planned Amid FAA Grounding Flights Debacle

Despite a nationwide ground stop on all flights causing a logistical nightmare across the country, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will go on as planned tomorrow in Los Angeles.

A producer for the event told Rolling Stone there have been “no changes” to the program and a representative for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame confirmed. As of Friday evening, the Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ground stop and announced that airplane departures can resume.

This year, inductees Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan will join the class of 2026 in the Performer category. Notably, Oasis, Sade, and Iron Maiden have opted out of the ceremony. Iron Maiden have tour dates scheduled in Australia this November that overlap with the event, and Sade confirmed the news on Tuesday after reports surfaced earlier in the day that they were bowing out. “Being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is both a gift and a timely reminder to give thanks, not only to those who voted for us but also every single person who lets our music into their lives,” the band posted on its website.

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Rolling Stone exclusively reported on Monday that Oasis would not be attending or performing. Noel Gallagher will instead be playing at Goldie’s EFG Jazz Festival at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Saturday.

This year’s induction ceremony will see Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons presented with the Early Influence Award; Philly Soul songwriter Linda Creed, producer Arif Mardin, producer Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin honored with the Musical Excellence Award; and Ed Sullivan given the Ahmet Ertegun Award.