Overview
- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame confirmed Chappell Roan and The Killers as new special guests for the 40th annual induction ceremony.
- Roan announced via Instagram that she will induct Cyndi Lauper, noting she auditioned with “True Colors” for America’s Got Talent at age 13.
- Organizers say guests will present or perform to honor the class, though specific on‑stage assignments have not been detailed.
- The event takes place at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater and streams live on Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, with an ABC highlights special on Jan. 1 and Hulu availability the next day.
- This year’s inductees include Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes, with additional honors for Salt‑N‑Pepa, Warren Zevon, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye and Lenny Waronker; the Cleveland Inductee Exhibit opens Oct. 31 featuring related artifacts.