Oasis's Gallaghers Unlikely at Rock Hall Induction as Several Inductees Stay Away

Noel and Liam Gallagher are unlikely to attend Oasis's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, which takes place on Saturday, Nov. 14. Billboard reported that the brothers are among several inductees and members who will not be there.

Liam has given his reason in public. On Nov. 10, he wrote on X that he would skip the Los Angeles ceremony because it is too far. Noel has a commitment that same day. He is booked to perform solo at Goldie's EFG Jazz Festival in London on Nov. 14.

Oasis is not the only name missing from the event. Sade has announced they will not attend the ceremony in person. Iron Maiden will also be absent, because the band's Australian tour clashes with the date. The tour's Australian leg opened at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Nov. 11, with further shows booked for Nov. 13 and Nov. 15.

Iron Maiden's history with the Hall is a colourful one. In 2018, singer Bruce Dickinson described the institution as an "utter and complete load of bollocks." Nothing in his comments this week repeats that language.

Joy Division and New Order share a joint induction this year, but two of their members will not be in the room either. Co-founder Stephen Morris and keyboardist Gillian Gilbert said they would not attend because of health issues affecting Morris.

Oasis's induction has been a longer process than most. The band appeared on the Hall's ballot three years in a row before being selected, and the ballot is the list of nominees that voters consider each year.

Induction ceremonies are usually the one night when the honourees gather to be recognised together. This year, a good number of them will be somewhere else, from a jazz stage in London to a tour stop in Australia. The Hall has not said how the absences will be marked on the night.