Boston R&B icons New Edition nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Boston-founded R&B group New Edition is among 17 nominees for the 2026 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Nominees were released on Wednesday from genres that include rap, R&B, Britpop, metal, pop and more.

In addition to New Edition, the nominees include Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross, Shakira, Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, Sade, the Wu-Tang Clan, the Black Crowes, Oasis, Joy Division/New Order and Billy Idol…

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