Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025: Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Salt-N-Pepa, White Stripes Join the Ranks
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is set to induct a diverse group of artists representing every decade from the 1950s to the 2000s. Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Salt-N-Pepa, and the White Stripes are among the newly minted members of the hall's class of 2025. The induction ceremony, which returns to the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, will feature performances by Chappell Roan, Avril Lavigne, and Donald Glover, who will induct Outkast. Elton John is scheduled to pay musical tribute to the late Brian Wilson. Other guest stars, including Missy Elliot and Olivia Rodrigo, are also set to appear, but their roles remain a mystery. This year's ceremony promises to be filled with surprises, including the possibility of Outkast and the White Stripes reuniting to perform. Fans are eagerly waiting to see which guests will join the living members of Bad Company and Soundgarden on stage. The ceremony will be broadcast live on Disney+ and available to stream on Hulu starting Sunday. The traditional edited telecast will air on ABC on January 1. The class of 2025 includes a range of artists who have made significant contributions to the music industry. Outkast is an American rap duo that rose to fame in the 1990s with hits like 'Hey Ya' and 'Ms. Jackson.' Salt-N-Pepa is an American rap group formed in the 1980s, known for songs like 'Push It' and 'Let's Talk About Sex.' The White Stripes is an American rock band that began in the 1990s, with hits like 'Seven Nation Army' and 'We're Going to Be Friends.' Other inductees include Cyndi Lauper, American singer and songwriter known for 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' and 'Time After Time'; Soundgarden, an American rock band formed in 1984, famous for 'Black Hole Sun' and 'Fell on Black Days'; and Carole Kaye, a session musician who played on scores of hits starting in the 1950s. The ceremony will also honor the contributions of Thom Bell, Warren Zevon, and Nicky Hopkins, among others, who have made significant contributions to the music industry. The event promises to be a memorable celebration of the inductees' achievements and contributions to the world of music.
