Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025: Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, and Phish Among Nominees
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 nominees, featuring a diverse mix of legendary artists and groundbreaking bands. This year’s list includes Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Phish, and two sets of famously feuding brothers—Oasis and The Black Crowes—who have recently reunited.
Full List of 2025 Nominees
A total of 14 artists have been nominated for induction this year:
- Mariah Carey
- Chubby Checker
- Cyndi Lauper
- OutKast
- Phish
- Oasis
- The Black Crowes
- Bad Company (First-time nominee)
- Joe Cocker (First-time nominee)
- Billy Idol (First-time nominee)
- Joy Division/New Order
- Maná (First-time nominee)
- Soundgarden
- The White Stripes
First-Time Nominees
Eight of the 14 nominees are appearing on the ballot for the first time:
Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, OutKast, and Phish.
Notable Nominees and Their Legacy
Mariah Carey & Chubby Checker: Chart-Topping Icons
Two of this year’s most influential nominees have left an undeniable mark on music history:
- Mariah Carey: With 19 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, Carey is one of the best-selling female artists of all time.
- Chubby Checker: His hit “The Twist” and its follow-up “Let’s Twist Again” are among the most iconic songs in rock ‘n’ roll history.
Oasis & The Black Crowes: Rivalry and Reunion
Both bands defined their respective rock scenes with sibling tensions at their core:
- Oasis: One of the most dominant British bands of the 1990s, known for “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” The group’s success was driven by the explosive chemistry between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher.
- The Black Crowes: Mixing Southern rock, blues harmonica, and ‘70s glam, their breakthrough came with “Shake Your Money Maker.” After years of not speaking, Chris and Rich Robinson have reconciled in recent years.
Cyndi Lauper: Pop Pioneer Turned Broadway Star
Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Time After Time.” She later won a Tony Award for “Kinky Boots,” proving her versatility beyond pop music.
OutKast: Hip-Hop Innovators
The duo of André 3000 and Big Boi revolutionized hip-hop, earning six Grammy Awards and pushing musical boundaries with genre-blending hits like “Hey Ya!” and “Ms. Jackson.”
Induction Process & Ceremony
- The final list of inductees will be revealed in late April 2025.
- Artists can also be inducted through special categories: Musical Influence, Musical Excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award.
- To be eligible, artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years ago.
- More than 1,200 industry professionals, artists, and historians will vote based on influence, career longevity, innovation, and excellence in style and technique.
- The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class promises to be one of the most exciting yet, honoring artists who have shaped the sound and culture of music for decades. Stay tuned for the official inductee announcement in April!
