Pollstar (04/28/25) King, Ariel

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its list of 2025 inductees. Topping the list are Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast and Soundgarden. Bad Company and The White Stripes also made the cut in the performer category, with a ceremony scheduled for Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award, while Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye will receive the Musical Excellence Award. Finally, Lenny Waronker is set to receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award. "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," states Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Chair John Sykes in an official statement. The ceremony will be live streamed on Disney+, with a special airing on ABC at a later date.

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