The list of artists that will become part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been widespread in 2025. It is, in the Performer category, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and White Stripes.
The Musical Influence Awards go to Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon. In the Musical Excellence Award category, names are Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye. Finally, the Ahmet Ertegun Award goes to the Lenny Waronker record record.
The list of candidates at the entrance to the Performer category included Black Crowes, Billy Idol, Mariah Carey, Phish, the latter most voted among the fans, as well as Oasis and Joy Division/New Order, both snubbed for the second time. “The Hall of Fame is stuff from half saws,” Liam Gallagher tweeted months ago after the news of the inclusion of the Oasis in the longlist of the candidates.
“All these artists,” said John Sykes, president of the Hall of Fame “have forged unmistakable sound and attitude, capable of leaving a deep mark in culture and redefining the course of rock. Their songs gave voice to entire generations and inspired ranks of artists who followed the footsteps ».
The ceremony will be held on November 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It is, as is known, one of the great occasions in which unexpected reunion are seen (or, on the contrary, dramatic fractures between former companions) for the performances or even for the thanksgiving speeches. The dream: review Jack and Meg White on stage.