The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2025 nominees, with Bad Company and The Black Crowes receiving first-time nods, while Soundgarden return after appearing on the 2023 ballot. To qualify, artists must have released their first commercial recording 25 years prior to the nomination year.
This year’s nominees include:
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
John Sykes, chairman of the Rock Hall Foundation, comments:
“This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame honors and celebrates.”
Winners will be selected by 1,200+ industry professionals, with fan voting open online. The Class of 2025 will be announced in late April, alongside honorees for Musical Influence, Musical Excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award. The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall.
