Groups Sade and Oasis, which include singers Sade and Liam Gallagher respectively, are among the Brits to be inducted into the prestigious group of musicians this year.
The 2026 honourees were announced by Ryan Seacrest during an episode of American Idol on Tuesday, April 14.
Artists are eligible for inclusion in the hall 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording.
Nigerian-British singer-songwriter Sade, whose full name is Helen Folasade Adu, is the main songwriter and lead vocalist of namesake group Sade, who blend jazz, soul, and R&B.
The band’s hits include the 1984 tracks Your Love Is King, which reached number six on the UK singles chart, and Smooth Operator, which reached number 19.
Their lead singer, who does not make regular media appearances, has family ties to the Stroud area and moved locally in 2005.
In an interview with The Sunday Times in 2010, she joked of the local newspapers: “They’re more interested in Eddie the Eagle – he’s a bigger star in those parts than I am.”
As of April 2026, Sade’s website says she lives in ‘rural Gloucestershire’ with her partner.
Britpop band Oasis, who hail from Manchester, are known for hits like Don’t Look Back in Anger and Wonderwall.
The group includes brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, who put their differences aside after almost 15 years and reformed the band for their Oasis Live ’25 tour.
The latter has recently bought a property in Coates near Cirencester and previously rented in Selsley.
The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles in November before debuting on Disney+ in December.
More than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals vote to decide the nominees each year.
Other Brits due to be inducted in 2026 are singer and drummer Phil Collins and heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
A total of six British entries will be honoured this year, including rocker Billy Idol plus Joy Division and New Order.
Also among the honourees in 2026 are Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah, Luther Vandross and Celia Cruz.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame chairman John Sykes said: “Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is music’s highest honour.
“We look forward to celebrating these remarkable artists at this year’s ceremony – it’s going to be an unforgettable night.”
British representation in the group was more limited in 2025, with Bad Company and Joe Cocker among the few UK acts honoured.
Oasis, Joy Division and Billy Idol were among last year’s nominees who failed to make the cut.