The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released its shortlist for the 2026 class, presenting us with the strangest potpourri of names in the organization's history. The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Oasis, P!nk, Sade, Shakira, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan all made the cut.
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