From a pop diva to a jam band, the nominees for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have been revealed.
To be eligible to be nominated, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination – so Taylor Swift doesn’t qualify for consideration until after 2031.
The selection criteria includes an artist’s impact on music culture, influence on other musicians that have followed, as well as the scope and longevity of their career and body of work.
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Among this year’s nominees, eight are appearing on the ballot for the first time: Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, Outkast, and Phish.
“These remarkable nominees have each created their own musical style and attitude, impacting generations of music lovers and contributing to the ever-evolving sounds and continued growth of rock and roll,” John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a statement.
Nominee ballots will be distributed to an international voting panel composed of more than 1200 artists, historians, and music industry professionals.
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The inductees will be revealed in late April, along with those inductees entering the Hall under three special committee categories: musical influence, musical excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun non-performer award.
This year’s Induction Ceremony will take place in Los Angeles in the American fall (September to December).
Exact dates and ticket sale being announced at a later time.
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Full list of 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees
- 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
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