- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has picked their inductees for 2025
- Outkast are among those in there
- Some have been snubbed again
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2025 inductees, but it also delivered some notable snubs. Back in February, they revealed the nominees for the coveted honor. At that time, artists such as Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Outkast, and Cyndi Lauper earned nominations for a place in rock and roll history.
Ultimately, of the 14 nominees, only half secured a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, the staff did not advance anyone from the shortlist. Under the eligibility rules, musicians qualify for induction 25 years after releasing their first commercial recording. Meanwhile, a panel of over 1,200 people votes to determine which celebrities receive nominations and, ultimately, induction.
Read more: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: All the 2025 Nominees
Among the Class of 2024 were R&B powerhouse Mary J. Blige and music icon Cher. This year, however, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomed a new group of legends into the Class of 2025.
Who was inducted into this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Making the Class of 2025 is:
- Outkast
- Bad Company
- Cyndi Lauper
- Soundgarden
- The White Stripes
- Chubby Checker
- Joe Cocker
Who didn’t make it?
The committee inducted several successful musicians, while it regrettably overlooked others..
Those not in the Class of 2025 are:
- Mariah Carey
- Oasis
- Billy Idol
- The Black Crowes
- Phish
- Maná
- Joy Division/New Order
Are there any other awards?
Yes, there is also a separate Music Influence Award given to influential musicians. Receiving that award this year is:
- Salt N-Pepa
- Warren Zevon
Also, there is the Musical Excellence Award, which will be given to Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye, and Thom Bell. Finally, there is the Ahmet Ertegun Award, which will be given to Lenny Waronker.
When is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony?
The ceremony will be hosted live on 8 November at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Again the ceremony will stream live on Disney+, and a special will be on ABC and available to stream on Hulu on 9 November.
Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame John Sykes said of the nominees: “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. Their music gave a voice to generations and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps.”
