Rock Hall President Discusses Phil Collins and Billy Idol's Induction

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees include the Genesis frontman and '80s icon.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:00pm

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame president Greg Harris has shared his thoughts on the induction of Phil Collins and Billy Idol into the Hall's 2026 class. Harris noted that Collins' solo career was a defining part of the 1980s, while Idol's 'full-on rock and roll attitude, lifestyle, and image' make him a worthy inductee.

Why it matters

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction is one of the highest honors in the music industry, recognizing artists who have made significant contributions to the evolution of rock and roll. Collins and Idol's inclusion in the 2026 class highlights their enduring impact and influence on popular music.

The details

Phil Collins was previously inducted into the Rock Hall in 2010 as a member of the band Genesis. This second induction as a solo artist is 'quite a distinction,' according to Harris, as there are not many artists who have been inducted more than once. As for Idol, Harris praised the 'Rebel Yell' singer's 'full-on rock and roll attitude, lifestyle, and image,' saying he has 'absolutely' impacted and influenced numerous artists that have come after him.

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

The players

Greg Harris

The president of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Phil Collins

A British singer-songwriter and drummer who was previously inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of the band Genesis, and is now being inducted again for his successful solo career.

Billy Idol

An English singer, songwriter, and musician who rose to fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of the punk rock band Generation X and as a successful solo artist.

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What they’re saying

“If you think of the number of years he was in Genesis and the number of years that he's been Phil Collins, it's recognizing that important part of his career in that moment.”

— Greg Harris, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame President

“He's for real and absolutely he's impacted and influenced numerous artists that have come after him.”

— Greg Harris, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame President

What’s next

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be broadcast on ABC and Disney+ in December.

The takeaway

The induction of Phil Collins and Billy Idol into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 class recognizes their lasting impact and influence on the evolution of rock music, cementing their legacies as two of the most iconic artists of the 1980s.