Outkast, White Stripes, Chubby Checker and more announced to join the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, 2025

Rap group Outkast, 80's star Cyndi Lauper and rock'n'roll pioneer Chubby Checker are amongst 7 artist who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, on the 8th November, 2025 in Los Angeles.

Topping the list of 14 artists/bands announced earlier this year is, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes.

Salt-N-Pepa, the first commercially successful female rap group, will also take a spot, alongside Warren Zevon, who failed to be picked from the Hall Of Fame nominations announced in 2024. Despite not appearing on this year’s ballot, both Zevon and Salt-N-Pepa were hand-picked by the organization’s board to go in under the umbrella of the Musical Influence Award.

Three other musicians being recognised with the Musical Excellence Award are producer Thom Bell pianist Nicky Hopkins; and bassist Carole Kaye, a famous member of the session players’ ensemble the Wrecking Crew.

Manchester bands Oasis and Joy Division/New Order, failed to qualify from the shortlist. Other artist left out are The Black Crowes, Billy Idol, Maná and Mariah Carey. Fan favorite Phish also missed out despite their millions of supporters who rallied behind their heroes to win the fan vote.

The nominations are voted on by more than 1,200 music historians, industry professionals and previously inducted artists. Since 2012, fans were given the chance to vote for the artist they'd like to see inducted into the Rock Hall. Despite the millions of fans who vote, the Rock Hall's FAQ page says the overall fan ballot is weighted the same as the rest of the submitted ballots, which means fans have little say over who is inducted.