The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced their 2025 Inductees in honor of the artists whose music connects us all. This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees include a powerhouse lineup of trailblazers, icons, and music legends who have shaped the ever-evolving sounds of Rock & Roll.
The Induction categories include: Performers, Musical Influence Award, Musical Excellence Award, and Ahmet Ertegun Award. From The White Stripes to Bad Company to Salt-N-Pepa, below are the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced.
Performer Category:
- Bad Company
- Chubby Checker
- Joe Cocker
- Cyndi Lauper
- Outkast
- Soundgarden
- The White Stripes
Musical Influence Award:
- Salt-N-Pepa
- Warren Zevon
Musical Excellence Award:
- Thom Bell
- Nicky Hopkins
- Carol Kaye
Ahmet Ertegun Award:
- Lenny Waronker
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction will be live on Saturday, November 8th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The 2025 ceremony will once again stream live on Disney+, with a special airing on ABC at a later date and available on Hulu the next day.
To be eligible for induction, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, and Outkast are first-time nominees, whereas Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes have all been nominated before.
Ticket on-sale information will be announced at a later date. Select Rock & Roll Hall of Fame donors and members receive exclusive Induction ticket opportunities. Donate or join by June 30 to be eligible.
Visit rockhall.com/membership to learn more.
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Source: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The White Stripes, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Lenny Waronker, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins