CLEVELAND, OHIO (SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT APRIL 27-NOV.08, 2025)-The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation unveiled last April 27, its 2025 Class of Inductees of world-class pioneers, Icons and music legends who have contributed in the evolution of sound of Rock & Roll.

The announcement was delivered live on ABC by Ryan Seacrest on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode of “American Idol,” setting the stage for a sensational & global celebration of the music’s highest honor on Nov 08, in Los Angeles. 

“Each of these inductees created their own sound and attitude that had a profound impact on culture and helped to change the course of Rock & Roll forever,” said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “Their music gave a voice to generations and influenced countless artists that followed in their footstep. 

The 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 8, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. 


Performer Category

• Bad Company

• Chubby Checker

• Joe Cocker

• Cyndi Lauper

• OutKast

• Soundgarden

 The White Stripes


Musical Excellence Award

• Thom Bell
• Nicky Hopkins
  Carol Kaye 

Musical Influence Award

• Salt-N-Pepa
• Warren Zevon

Ahmet Ertegun Award 
• Lenny Waronker


• Performers: artists who have created music whose originality, impact, and
influence has changed the course of rock & roll.

• Musical Influence Award: artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired, and evolved rock & roll and music impacting youth culture.

• Ahmet Ertegun Award: non-performing industry professionals who have had a
major influence on the creative development and growth of rock & roll and music that has impacted youth culture.

• Musical Excellence Award: given to artists, musicians, songwriters and
producers whose originality and influence creating music have had a dramatic
impact on music.

To be eligible, artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to Induction. Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, and Outkas of the Performer category inductees were on the ballot for the first time, while Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes have all been nominated before.


Article Written by Marcello Cutti II/Starlight Illustrated