2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Bad Company among honourees

The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class is packed with iconic names spanning generations and genres.

Chubby Checker, famed for "The Twist," pop icon Cyndi Lauper, and grunge legends Soundgarden are among this year's chosen inductees.

The announcement came courtesy of "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest during Sunday's live broadcast of the ABC singing competition show.

Other major acts joining the Rock Hall ranks this year include English rock band Bad Company, the trailblazing hip-hop duo Outkast, soulful rock and blues singer Joe Cocker, and garage rock revivalists The White Stripes.

This year's ceremony is set to take place in Los Angeles on November 8 and will stream live on Disney+, bringing the celebration directly to fans across the world.

Inductees were selected through a combination of fan voting and industry experts.

As always, eligibility required that artists must have released their first recording at least 25 years ago.

Chubby Checker, now 83, famously revolutionized dance culture in the 1960s, popularizing moves like the twist and the limbo.

Bad Company, who first formed in 1973, made their mark with hits like "Feel Like Makin' Love" and the anthem "Bad Company."

British powerhouse Joe Cocker delivered unforgettable classics such as "You Are So Beautiful" and "Up Where We Belong" alongside Jennifer Warnes.

His legendary cover of The Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends," performed at Woodstock, remains one of rock's defining moments.

Cyndi Lauper, still a force of personality at 71, captured hearts in the 1980s with her electric hair colours, outrageous outfits, and timeless hits like "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun."

Soundgarden, Seattle's grunge pioneers fronted by the late Chris Cornell, left a massive legacy in the 1990s alternative rock scene. Cornell, who tragically died by suicide in 2017, remains a towering figure in music history.

Atlanta's own Outkast, formed in 1992 by Big Boi and Andre 3000, reshaped hip-hop with their infectious style and creativity, gifting the world genre-bending anthems like "Hey Ya!"

Finally, The White Stripes, hailing from Detroit, reignited the spirit of garage rock in the early 2000s with their stripped-down sound and explosive energy.

This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees showcase the enduring power of innovation, genre-crossing, and timeless artistry across decades of music history.