Overview
- The class honored Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, the White Stripes, Bad Company, Joe Cocker and Chubby Checker, with special awards for Salt‑N‑Pepa, Warren Zevon, Lenny Waronker, Thom Bell, Carol Kaye and Nicky Hopkins.
- André 3000 and Big Boi appeared together but did not perform as a duo, as Big Boi led a guest‑filled set while André 3000 remained offstage.
- Absences included Meg White, Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers citing health concerns, and Chubby Checker choosing a previously booked concert over the ceremony.
- Tributes featured Elton John saluting Brian Wilson, Jim Carrey introducing Soundgarden performances with Chris Cornell’s daughters involved, and David Letterman lending Warren Zevon’s guitar for a Killers performance.
- The ceremony streamed live on Disney+, arrives on Hulu the next day, and an edited ABC telecast is scheduled, with the Rock Hall Museum showcasing a new exhibit of 2025 inductee artifacts.