The Black Crowes Receive Second Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination

Frontman Chris Robinson says he and brother Rich are "beyond excited and thrilled" about the honor.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Black Crowes have received their second nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Frontman Chris Robinson expressed his excitement on Instagram, noting that he and his brother Rich are "beyond excited and thrilled to be nominated again." In an interview, Chris said he's friends with several of this year's other nominees, including Oasis and Iron Maiden, and that being nominated is an "achievement" they respect.

Why it matters

The Black Crowes have been a fixture in the rock music scene for nearly 40 years, and their second Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination is a testament to their enduring impact and influence. The recognition from the Hall of Fame also highlights the band's strong connection with their loyal fanbase, who Chris Robinson says are the "origin story" that "breathed life" into the band.

The details

The Black Crowes, led by brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, have been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the second time. In an Instagram post, Chris Robinson expressed his excitement, saying he and Rich are "beyond excited and thrilled to be nominated again." In an interview with Billboard, Chris noted that he's friends with several of this year's other nominees, including Oasis and Iron Maiden, and that being nominated is an "achievement" they respect. Chris also said that even though they didn't get in last year, he's "equally as excited" about this year's nomination, and that it's "about the fans" who have supported the band over the decades.

  • The Black Crowes received their second Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination in 2026.

The players

Chris Robinson

The frontman of the Black Crowes, who expressed his excitement about the band's second Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination.

Rich Robinson

The co-founder and guitarist of the Black Crowes, who Chris Robinson said he and his brother are "beyond excited and thrilled" about the nomination.

Oasis

A band that is also nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and that Chris Robinson said he is friends with.

Iron Maiden

A band that is also nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and that Chris Robinson said he is friends with.

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What they’re saying

“We're beyond excited and thrilled to be nominated again for the R&RHOF. It's a great honor to be included with such talented artists.”

— Chris Robinson, Frontman, The Black Crowes (Instagram)

“To have friends that are in the same thing is fun. That's the way it is after getting close to 40 years of doing this. To have those kinds of friendships and connections in the music business with other artists that have won the award, that are nominated, just makes it way more intimate for us.”

— Chris Robinson, Frontman, The Black Crowes (Billboard)

“Just to be included and to be recognized and to have the opportunity last year and now this year, and you see all the artists that are on the list, it's amazing. It doesn't go without the due respect that it deserves from Rich and I. We look at it as an achievement to be nominated. That we've been nominated again feels amazing.”

— Chris Robinson, Frontman, The Black Crowes (Billboard)

What’s next

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will announce the 2026 inductees later this year.

The takeaway

The Black Crowes' second Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination is a testament to their enduring impact on rock music over the past four decades. The band's excitement and gratitude for the recognition, as well as their strong connections with other nominated artists, highlight the close-knit community of the rock music industry.