The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony returns to Los Angeles on Nov. 8 with honorees that include hard rockers Bad Company, pop-rock singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper, and hip-hop duo Outkast among the artists who will join the hall this year.
The 40th annual induction ceremony at the Peacock Theater will also honor “The Twist” popularizer Chubby Checker, British blues-rock singer Joe Cocker, Seattle grunge band Soundgarden, and the indie rock duo The White Stripes in the performer category this year.
Hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa and singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will be recognized by the hall in the musical influence category. Record producer Thom Bell, keyboardist Nicky Hopkins and Wrecking Crew bassist Carol Kaye join the hall for their contributions to musical excellence.