Iron Maiden Headed For The Hall
Iron Maiden lead the artists who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on November 14th.
Also set to be honored in the class of 2026 Performer category are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order and Oasis.”
“It also seems appropriate for the band to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year as we continue our 50th-anniversary celebrations with our ‘Run For Your Lives’ world tour visiting the Americas and beyond,” offered Maiden manager Ron Smallwood. “We would also like to congratulate our fellow 2026 inductees and extend our gratitude as ever to our fans for their loyalty, perseverance and support for over 50 years now.”
The Number Of The Beast
“The Number Of The Beast,” the first album to feature vocalist Bruce Dickinson, was also the first to reach the Top 40 on the Billboard 200.
The Maiden musicians being inducted are singer Bruce Dickinson, bassist Steve Harris, drummer Nicko McBrain, and guitarists Adrian Smith, Dave Murray and Janick Gers, along with former guitarist Dennis Stratton, former singers Paul Di’Anno and Blaze Bayley, and former drummer Clive Burr.
“Induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is music’s highest honor,” John Sykes, chairman of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, said in a statement. “We look forward to celebrating these remarkable artists at this year’s ceremony.”
The induction ceremony will be held at the Peacock Theater in L.A. However, Iron Maiden will be in the middle of their Australian tour with shows in Melbourne (November 13th) and Sydney (November 15th).
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