The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 nominees, featuring one of the freshest list in years. Notably, eight of these artists are first-time nominees. Here’s the complete list and long and first time are The artists making the list for the first time are Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, Outkast, and what will be the most significant fan relief since Rush was finally inducted… Phish.
- Bad Company
- The Black Crowes
- Mariah Carey
- Chubby Checker
- Joe Cocker
- Billy Idol
- Joy Division/New Order
- Cyndi Lauper
- Maná
- Oasis
- OutKast
- Phish
- Soundgarden
- The White Stripes
The inductees will be determined by an international voting body of over 1,200 artists, historians, and music industry professionals. Criteria include the artist’s impact on music culture, influence on other musicians, and the longevity and depth of their career. The final list of inductees is expected to be revealed in late April, with the induction ceremony scheduled for the fall in Los Angeles.
Fans also have the opportunity to participate through the Rock Hall’s fan vote, where they can cast their ballots for their preferred nominees.
For a visual overview of the nominees, you can watch the following video:
