The Black Crowes' Rich Robinson Honored to Be Rock Hall Nominee

The guitarist says the recognition from his peers means a lot after 40 years in the music industry.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Black Crowes have received their second nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and guitarist and founding member Rich Robinson tells ABC Audio he feels honored to be recognized. Robinson says he thought last year's nomination was amazing as well, and while they didn't get in the first time around, he really is happy 'just to be nominated' again. The band is also up for a Grammy this year for best rock album for Happiness Bastards.

Why it matters

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination and Grammy nod are significant achievements for The Black Crowes, a band that has been making music for over 40 years. These accolades from their peers in the industry validate the band's longevity and influence in the rock genre.

The details

The Black Crowes will release a new album called A Pound of Feathers on March 13 and will kick off The Southern Hospitality tour with country rock band Whiskey Myers on May 17 in Austin, Texas. Fan voting for this year's Rock Hall class is now open, and inductees will be announced in April with the induction ceremony set for the fall.

  • The Black Crowes received their second Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination in 2026.
  • The band is up for a Grammy this year for best rock album for Happiness Bastards.
  • The Black Crowes will release a new album called A Pound of Feathers on March 13, 2026.
  • The Black Crowes will kick off The Southern Hospitality tour on May 17, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

The players

Rich Robinson

Guitarist and founding member of The Black Crowes.

Chris Robinson

Bandmate and brother of Rich Robinson in The Black Crowes.

The Black Crowes

An American rock band formed in 1984 that has been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice.

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What they’re saying

“I know when people used to say that, I used to always roll my eyes and be like, 'Yeah, whatever.' But, you know, it feels that way.”

— Rich Robinson, Guitarist and founding member of The Black Crowes (ABC Audio)

“It's just like, 'Holy s***, that's — 40 years in this is pretty amazing to be nominated and recognized by our peers.' And that's a really cool, amazing thing. I have the utmost respect for it.”

— Rich Robinson, Guitarist and founding member of The Black Crowes (ABC Audio)

What’s next

Fan voting for this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class is now open, and inductees will be announced in April. The induction ceremony is set to take place in the fall of 2026.

The takeaway

The Black Crowes' second Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination and Grammy nod for best rock album highlight the band's lasting impact and influence in the rock genre after over four decades in the music industry. These accolades from their peers validate the band's longevity and artistic achievements.