Overview
- Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Elton John, Missy Elliott, Brandi Carlile, Iggy Pop, Beck, Flea and David Letterman lead the initial roster announced by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.
- The ceremony will be held Nov. 8 at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater and stream live on Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET, with on‑demand viewing to follow.
- ABC will air a primetime highlights special on Jan. 1, 2026, with next‑day streaming on Hulu.
- Inductees are Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes, with honors for Salt‑N‑Pepa and Warren Zevon (Musical Influence), Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye (Musical Excellence), and Lenny Waronker (Ahmet Ertegun Award).
- The Hall did not specify who will present versus perform and said more guests will be announced; tickets are on sale at AXS.com and the Cleveland museum’s 2025 Inductee Exhibit opens Oct. 31.