Since 1986, musicians, bands, and music industry professionals have been inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the museum takes patrons through the history of the genre. Exhibits include the Roots of Rock, the British Invasion, Pioneers of Rock, and Legends. Bands, musicians, and music industry professionals such as Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Les Paul, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles have all been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Here's everything we know about this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony including how you can watch it live.
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This year there will be 13 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The ceremony is usually a memorable and eventful one, bringing together bands and musicians you might not expect. Check out this performance from the 2004 induction ceremony of The Beatles "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Steve Winwood.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a museum in Cleveland, Ohio which documents the history of rock & roll. It was established in 1983.
When does the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place?
The 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 8.
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This year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.
Who are some of the musicians and bands that have been previously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Previous inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame include The Rolling Stones, Queen, Prince, Bon Jovi, Dolly Parton, and Led Zeppelin. For a full list of inductees, check out their website here.
The list of presenters and performers include Beck, Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, Doja Cat, Elton John, Flea, Iggy Pop, J.I.D., Killer Mike, Maxwell, MissyElliott, Olivia Rodrigo, Questlove, RAYE, Sleepy Brown, Taylor Momsen, Teddy Swims, and Twenty One Pilots.
Additional presenters and performers will be announced in the days leading up to the event.
How can I watch the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony?
The Induction Ceremony will stream live coast to coast on Disney+ Saturday, Nov. 8 (5:00 p.m. PT/6:00 p.m. MT/7:00 p.m. CT/8:00 p.m. ET), and will be available to stream following the ceremony. ABC will also air a primetime special with performance highlights and standout moments on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET, available next day on Hulu.
Who are the 2025 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
The 2025 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are:
Bad Company. Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameBad Company
Bad Company was a British rock band. Formed in the early 1970s, Bad Company's original members include Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Mick Ralphs, and Boz Burrell. Some of their hits include "Bad Company", "Feel Like Makin' Love", and "Shooting Star".
Fun Fact: The band was named after the 1972 movie, Bad Company starring Jeff Bridges!
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Thom Bell. Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameThom Bell
Bell was a songwriter and record producer. He has written songs for The Stylists, The Delfonics, and The Spinners. Bell will be presented with the Musical Excellence award at this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Chubby Checker. Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameChubby Checker
Checker was a singer who sang such hits as "Pony Time", "Limbo Rock", and "The Twist." "The Twist" was named the biggest chart hit of all time by Billboard Magazine.
Joe Cocker. Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameJoe Cocker
Recognized for his gravelly voice, Cocker's hits inlude "Feelin' Alright", "Unchain My Heart", and "With a Little help from my friends," the latter of which was used as the theme song to The Wonder Years".
Nicky Hopkins. Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameNicky Hopkins
Hopkins is a pianist who has performed on singles and albums by The Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, and The Who. Except for one album, he has performed on every album The Rolling Stone recorded through 1981.
Carol Kaye. Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameCarol Kaye
Kaye is a bass guitarist who has performed on over 10,000 recordings over decades-long career. She has worked with some legendary producers including Brian Wilson, Phil Spector, and Quincy Jones.
Cyndi Lauper. Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameCyndi Lauper
During the 80s, Lauper was in constant rotation on MTV when MTV actually showed music videos. With her eccentric clothing and wildly colored hair, she became quite popular to teens of the day, but it was her four-octave vocal range that made her songs kill on the charts. Her debut album, She's So Unusual spawned four No. 1 hits - "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", "She-Bop", "Time After Time", and "All Through the Night". She composed the music and lyrics for the Broadway play, Kinky Boots, which earned her a Tony award for Best Original Score. She is one win away from EGOT status, having already won an Emmy, Tony, and Grammy.
OutKast. Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameOutkast
Outkast is a hip-hop group out of Atlanta, Georgia consisting of members Big Boi and Andre 3000. They are considered one of the most influential hip hop groups of all time. They are probably best known for their songs "Hey Ya!", "The Way You Move", and "Ma Jackson".
Salt-n-Pepa. Pictured (L to R): Sandra 'Pepa' Denton, Deirdre 'Spinderella' Roper, and Cheryl 'Salt' James. Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameSalt-n-Pepa
Despite their name, Salt-n-Pepa actually consists of three members, Sandra "Pepa" Denton, Deirdre "Spinderella" Roper, and Cheryl "Salt" James. Their hit songs include "Shoop", "Whatta Man", "Let's Talk About Sex", and "Push it".
Salt-n-Pepa will be honored with the Musical Influence Award along with Warren Zevon at this year's induction ceremony.
Soundgarden. Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameSoundgarden
Founded in the mid-80s, Soundgarden is considered one of the pioneers of grunge music which includes bands like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam. Their hit songs include "Black Hole Sun", "Fell on Black Days", and "Spoonman".
Lenny Waronker
Lenny Waronker is a producer and music executive. He was president of Warner Bros. Records and co-founder of DreamWorks Records. He has worked with artists such as Randy Newman, Rufus Wainwright, James Taylor, and Gordon Lightfoot.
Waronker will be honored with the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
The White Stripes. Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe White Stripes
The White Stripes was born of the Detroit music scene in the late 90s. While they only released six albums before disbanding, those albums defined the garage rock revival. Their hits include "Icky Thump", "Seven Nation Army", and "Hotel Yorba".
Warren Zevon. Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameWarren Zevon
Zevon was a singer/songwriter whose compositions include e "Werewolves of London", "Lawyers, Guns and Money" and "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner". His studio albums include Mutineer, Hindu Love Gods, and The Wind.
Zevon will be honored with the Musical Influence Award along with Salt-n-Pepa at this year's induction ceremony.
Paul Rodgers, the lead singer of Bad Company will be skipping the induction ceremony for health reasons.
What is the Music Influence award?
The Music Influence award acknowledges artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired, and evolved rock & roll and music impacting culture.
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This year's music influence award will be presented to Salt-n-Pepa and Warren Zevon.
What is the Musical Excellance Award?
The Musical Excellence award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their lives to crafting influential, important music infused with originality, achieving a level of timeless distinction.
This year's Musical Excellence award honors Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, and Thom Bell.
What is the Ahmet Ertegun Award?
This award is given to artists, musicians, songwriters, and producers whose originality and influence have had a dramatic impact on music.
Ertegun was the co-founder of Atlantic Records and has been described as one of the most significant and influential individuals in the modern music scene. He was a music executive and a songwriter. After hearing The Rascals in a nightclub, Ertegun signed them to Atlantic. The band had 13 Top 40 hits within a four-year span. Upon listening to a demo reel from Led Zeppelin, Ertegun was sure they would hit big and signed them to the label.
Who will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award at the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony?
Producer Lenny Waronker will receive this year's honor.
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