The Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame has introduced its billing for its 2025 induction ceremony. Among the many names included are modern stars resembling Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo, whereas additionally lending a retrospective lens to icons resembling Elton John and Iggy Pop.
One identify that stands out is tv character David Letterman, who stepped down from late-night programming a decade in the past.
If he have been to current, he wouldn’t be the primary of his form — Ryan Seacrest and Carrie Keagan precede him — however Letterman definitely has sturdy ties to the rock ‘n’ roll neighborhood; he gave an early platform to artists resembling R.E.M., Weezer and The White Stripes.
As per customized, the establishment didn’t distinguish between performers and presenters for the night. Different notable names listed embrace Missy Elliot, Flea, Brandi Carlile, Killer Mike, Beck and Questlove.
The Corridor of Fame rolled out its inductees earlier this 12 months on April 28. Chubby Checker, who kicked off his profession with “The Twist” in 1960, will probably be getting a nod within the performer class. On the opposite finish of the musical spectrum, hip-hop legends Outkast will obtain the identical honors.
“Their groundbreaking albums and chart-topping hits challenged business norms and established the ‘Soiled South’ as a robust inventive pressure,” the establishment beforehand wrote of the Georgia-born duo on Instagram.
“Outkast’s impression is felt throughout generations — within the music of artists like Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, Janelle Monáe, and your complete Atlanta scene they helped ignite.”
Dangerous Firm, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye and Lenny Waronker, may even be inducted on the ceremony on Nov. 8 on the Peacock Theater.
If followers of this 12 months’s inductees wish to enjoy musical historical past, they’ll trek out the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame in Cleveland beginning Oct. 31. Artifacts resembling Andre 3000’s “Hey Ya!” ensemble and Lauper’s handwritten “Time After Time” lyrics will probably be on show.
