Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, and Soundgarden Among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Los Angeles – Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Salt-N-Pepa, and Soundgarden are set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tonight at a ceremony in Los Angeles, celebrating a diverse range of musical icons from the 1950s through the 2000s.
The induction ceremony, taking place at the Peacock Theater, will also honor Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Warren Zevon, Thom Bell, The White Stripes, Carole Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, and Lenny Waronker. Donald Glover will induct Outkast, while Elton John is scheduled to pay tribute to the late Brian Wilson. A livestream of the event will be available on Disney+, marking a new broadcasting partnership for the Hall of Fame, with a televised edit airing on ABC on January 1st.
Adding to the anticipation, several high-profile artists are slated to appear as guests, including Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, and Twenty One Pilots, though their specific roles remain undisclosed. Fans are particularly eager to see if Outkast or The White Stripes will reunite for a performance, a common tradition during induction ceremonies – a moment that often elevates the event’s cultural impact. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame selections reflect the evolving definition of rock music and its influence on popular culture, as detailed on the official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame website.
The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Pacific, and will be available to stream on Hulu starting Sunday. Organizers anticipate a night filled with surprises and tributes as they celebrate the lasting legacies of these influential artists.
