What stands out from the ceremony?
- Closing performance: Aerosmith and Run-DMC ended the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony with “Walk This Way.”
- Hall of Fame: Aerosmith was inducted in 2001, and Run-DMC entered the Hall in 2009.
- Special guest: Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith played in place of Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer.
- Viewing dates: ABC will air an edited ceremony on Dec. 8, followed by streaming on Disney+ on Dec. 9.
Aerosmith and Run-DMC joined forces on their classic collaboration “Walk This Way” to close the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This recap covers the performance, the artists honored and where viewers can watch the ceremony.
Chuck D of Public Enemy introduced the performers before Aerosmith and Run-DMC took the stage. Both acts are Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Aerosmith was inducted in 2001, while Run-DMC entered the Hall in 2009.
The groups performed their groundbreaking 1986 rap-rock track, “Walk This Way.” The performance connected the song to producer Rick Rubin, who helped orchestrate the collaboration 40 years earlier and was among the night’s honorees. Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers played drums in place of Aerosmith’s longtime drummer Joey Kramer.
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The performance closed the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony and came amid Aerosmith’s recent comeback. The band played two shows at the Hollywood Bowl the previous month, and Run-DMC was among the special guests at the California Dream On shows.
The 2026 Hall of Fame class was inducted in Los Angeles. Honorees included Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Phil Collins, Queen Latifah and Wu-Tang Clan.
The 2026 ceremony was not broadcast live. An edited version will air on ABC on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m., and the ceremony will be available to stream on Disney+ the following day, Dec. 9.
What can you see in the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame red-carpet gallery?
The gallery features the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame red carpet. It offers a visual look at the artists and guests attending the Los Angeles ceremony.
The red-carpet gallery documents arrivals at the 2026 induction ceremony.
When did Aerosmith and Run-DMC perform “Walk This Way”?
Aerosmith and Run-DMC performed “Walk This Way” to close the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The performance brought together two acts inducted into the Hall in different years.
Aerosmith and Run-DMC closed the 2026 ceremony with “Walk This Way.”
Who played drums during the performance?
Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers played drums in place of Joey Kramer. Kramer is Aerosmith’s longtime drummer.
Chad Smith filled in for Joey Kramer during the performance.
When can viewers watch the 2026 ceremony?
An edited version of the ceremony will air on ABC on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m., with streaming on Disney+ beginning Dec. 9. The event was not broadcast live.
ABC’s edited broadcast is scheduled for Dec. 8, and Disney+ streaming is scheduled to begin Dec. 9.
Which artists were inducted in 2026?
The 2026 inductees included Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Phil Collins, Queen Latifah and Wu-Tang Clan. The ceremony took place in Los Angeles.
The 2026 Hall of Fame class included artists from across rock, pop and hip-hop.
