Overview

• The performer category includes Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes.
• Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award, recognizing their impact on rock and broader music culture.
• Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye are honored with the Musical Excellence Award for their significant contributions to music.
• Lenny Waronker, a legendary record executive, will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for his influence on the music industry.
• The induction ceremony will take place on November 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, streaming live on Disney+ and later airing on ABC and Hulu.