Overview

• The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees include 14 acts, such as Mariah Carey, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, and Oasis, with four artists of color and only two women as primary nominees.
• This year's nominees feature eight first-time candidates, including Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, and Phish, alongside returning names like Soundgarden and The White Stripes.
• Maná, a Mexican rock band and the first primarily Spanish-language nominee, stands out as a surprise entry, highlighting their influence in the Latin music world.
• The Hall's selection process involves over 1,200 voters, including artists, historians, and industry professionals, with inductees to be announced in April and a ceremony planned for the fall in Los Angeles.
• Critics have pointed out the lack of gender and racial diversity in the nominations, sparking discussions about representation and inclusion in the Hall's selection criteria.