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

Frontman Chris Robinson says he and brother Rich are "beyond excited and thrilled" to be recognized again.

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 and brother Rich's excitement, noting it's a "great honor" to be included with such talented artists. Chris said he's friends with several other nominees like Oasis and Iron Maiden, making the experience more "intimate" for the band. While they didn't get in last year, Chris says he's "equally as excited" this time around, viewing the nomination as an achievement they'll celebrate with fans if they're selected.

Why it matters

The Black Crowes' second Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination highlights the band's enduring impact and influence on rock music over their nearly 40-year career. Their inclusion among other iconic acts shows the respect they've earned from the industry and their peers.

The details

The Black Crowes, led by brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, received their second nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Chris said he and Rich are "beyond excited and thrilled" to be recognized again, calling it a "great honor" to be included with such talented artists. Chris noted he's friends with several other nominees like Oasis and Iron Maiden, making the experience more "intimate" for the band. While they didn't get in last year, Chris says he's "equally as excited" this time around, viewing the nomination as an achievement they'll celebrate with fans if they're selected.

  • 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 and his brother Rich's excitement over 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 is "equally as excited" about the band's second Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination.

The Black Crowes

An American rock band formed in 1984, known for their Southern rock and blues-influenced sound.

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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 solidifies their status as one of the most influential and respected rock bands of their era, with the band and its fans celebrating the recognition of their nearly 40-year career and impact on the music industry.