The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has just announced its 2025 nominees, and it's a list that spans decades and genres. Among the 14 nominees are some familiar names like Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, and OutKast, as well as some first-time contenders like Bad Company, The Black Crowes, and Chubby Checker.  This year's nominees are a diverse bunch, from the hard rock of Bad Company and Billy Idol to the alternative rock of Joy Division/New Order and The White Stripes.  The late Joe Cocker represents the Woodstock generation, while OutKast brings in the hip-hop element.  Maná, a longstanding, Grammy-winning Mexican pop-rock band, is also on the list.

        The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is known for its induction ceremony, which will take place in Los Angeles this fall. The inductees will be announced in late April, along with those entering under special categories like Musical Influence, Musical Excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun Non Performer Award.

        One of the most notable nominees this year is Chubby Checker, who is finally getting his due after decades of lobbying. His 1960 hit "The Twist" started a dance craze that included the Watusi, the Mashed Potato, and The Jerk.  Checker, now 83, has been campaigning for induction for years, even taking out a full-page ad in Billboard magazine in 2001.  He even requested a statue on top of a 30-foot pedestal in the Rock Hall's courtyard, away from other inductees.  This year, his wish might finally come true.

        Despite the diverse list of nominees, there's still room for improvement. Only two women, Mariah Carey and Cyndi Lauper, were nominated this year, which has sparked criticism in the past.  This year's list of nominees represents a noticeable mix of genres, from hard rock such as Bad Company and Billy Idol and alternative rock including Joy Division/New Order and The White Stripes.  The late Cocker represents the Woodstock generation, while hip-hop is on board with OutKast. Maná is a longstanding, Grammy-winning Mexican pop-rock band.

        The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has been criticized in the past for not including enough women.  This year, only two women, Mariah Carey and Cyndi Lauper, were nominated.  This has sparked criticism in the past, and it's a trend that needs to change.

        The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a long history of inducting legends, but it's also known for its induction ceremony, which will take place in Los Angeles this fall.  The inductees will be announced in late April, along with those entering under special categories like Musical Influence, Musical Excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun Non Performer Award.  This year's list of nominees represents a noticeable mix of genres, from hard rock such as Bad Company and Billy Idol and alternative rock including Joy Division/New Order and The White Stripes.  The late Cocker represents the Woodstock generation, while hip-hop is on board with OutKast. Maná is a longstanding, Grammy-winning Mexican pop-rock band.

        The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a long history of inducting legends, but it's also known for its induction ceremony, which will take place in Los Angeles this fall.  The inductees will be announced in late April, along with those entering under special categories like Musical Influence, Musical Excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun Non Performer Award.  This year's list of nominees represents a noticeable mix of genres, from hard rock such as Bad Company and Billy Idol and alternative rock including Joy Division/New Order and The White Stripes.  The late Cocker represents the Woodstock generation, while hip-hop is on board with OutKast. Maná is a longstanding, Grammy-winning Mexican pop-rock band.

        The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a long history of inducting legends, but it's also known for its induction ceremony, which will take place in Los Angeles this fall.  The inductees will be announced in late April, along with those entering under special categories like Musical Influence, Musical Excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun Non Performer Award.  This year's list of nominees represents a noticeable mix of genres, from hard rock such as Bad Company and Billy Idol and alternative rock including Joy Division/New Order and The White Stripes.  The late Cocker represents the Woodstock generation, while hip-hop is on board with OutKast. Maná is a longstanding, Grammy-winning Mexican pop-rock band.

        The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a long history of inducting legends, but it's also known for its induction ceremony, which will take place in Los Angeles this fall.  The inductees will be announced in late April, along with those entering under special categories like Musical Influence, Musical Excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun Non Performer Award.  This year's list of nominees represents a noticeable mix of genres, from hard rock such as Bad Company and Billy Idol and alternative rock including Joy Division/New Order and The White Stripes.  The late Cocker represents the Woodstock generation, while hip-hop is on board with OutKast. Maná is a longstanding, Grammy-winning Mexican pop-rock band.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025: A Mix of Legends and First-Timers

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