Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Nominees & Inductees: See the List
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has inducted some of its 2025 nominees. Learn which nominated artists were inducted below.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2025 nominees, giving them the opportunity to be inducted into the Rock Hall. This yearâs nominees span a variety of genres and musical styles.
Per CNN, John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, stated, âThese remarkable Nominees have each created their own musical style and attitude, impacting generations of music lovers and contributing to the ever-evolving sounds and continued growth of rock & roll.â
Fans were able to vote for their favorite artists until April 21, 2025. Learn more about this yearâs nominees and inductees, including Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye, Salt-N-Pepa, Lenny Waronker, and Warren Zevon, below:
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Bad Company (Inducted)
Bad Company is an English rock supergroup formed in 1973, known for hits like âFeel Like Makinâ Love,â âShooting Star,â and more.
The Black Crowes
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The Black Crowes are a rock band that emerged in the 1980s, recognized for songs such as âShe Talks to Angels,â âJealous Again,â and âTwice as Hard.â
Mariah Carey
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Mariah Carey has been nominated for her extensive contributions to music. The singer, heard all throughout Christmas time, is known for her hit âAll I Want for Christmas Is You.â She is also known for chart-toppers like âWe Belong Together,â âObsessed,â and âAlways Be My Baby.â
Chubby Checker (Inducted)
Chubby Checker is a music legend known for both his songs and his influence on dance culture. He popularized âThe Twist,â a dance move that became a cultural phenomenon.
Joe Cocker (Inducted)
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Joe Cocker was an English singer known for classics like âUp Where We Belongâ and âFeelinâ Alright?â He passed away in 2014, but his music continues to resonate, earning him a posthumous nomination.
Billy Idol
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Billy Idol gained fame with hits like âEyes Without a Face,â âWhite Wedding,â and âDancing with Myself.â
Joy Division / New Order
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New Order, originally known as Joy Division, changed its name following the passing of lead singer Ian Curtis. The band is recognized for its impact on rock and electronic music.
Cyndi Lauper (Inducted)
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Cyndi Lauper remains a pop icon, known for her unique sound and timeless hits such as âGirls Just Want to Have Fun,â âTime After Time,â and âTrue Colors.â
ManĂĄ
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Representing Latin rock, the Mexican pop-rock band ManĂĄ has enjoyed decades of success with songs like âOye Mi Amor,â âLabios Compartidos,â and âMariposa Traicionera.â
Oasis
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British rock band Oasis, known for its influence on the â90s music scene, has released iconic songs such as âWonderwall,â âLive Forever,â and more.
Outkast (Inducted)
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Adding a hip-hop presence to the list, Outkast is nominated for its groundbreaking contributions to the genre, with hits like âHey Ya!,â âMs. Jackson,â and âSo Fresh, So Clean.â
Phish
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Phish, a rock band known for its improvisational style and dedicated fan base, is among this yearâs nominees.
Soundgarden (Inducted)
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Soundgarden, a key player in the grunge movement, earned a nomination with songs like âBlack Hole Sunâ and âFell on Black Days.â
The White Stripes (Inducted)
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The White Stripes, a rock duo formed in the 1990s, gained fame with tracks like âSeven Nation Armyâ and âFell in Love with a Girl.â