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The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is shaping up to be an extremely star-studded affair.
On Wednesday, Oct. 29, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced more presenters and performers set to appear at the 2025 induction ceremony, including Chappell Roan, Jim Carrey, Janelle Monáe and more stars.
Other newly unveiled presenters and performers are Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Donald Glover, En Vogue, Feist, Gina Schock, Hurby Luv Bug Azor, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Perry, the Killers, Lisa Coleman, Mick Fleetwood, Mike McCready, Nancy Wilson, Nathaniel Rateliff and Tedeschi Trucks Band.
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The first round of presenters and performers was announced earlier this month. Beck, Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, Doja Cat, Elton John, Flea, Iggy Pop, J.I.D, Killer Mike, Maxwell and Missy Elliott are among those taking the stage.
Additionally, the group includes Olivia Rodrigo, Questlove, RAYE, Sleepy Brown, Taylor Momsen, Teddy Swims and Twenty One Pilots.
This year’s induction ceremony will welcome Bad Company, Chubby Checker, the late Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes into the prestigious organization.
Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award, while Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye will be honored with the Musical Excellence Award. Furthermore, Lenny Waronker will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
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“Each year the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony brings together the most influential artists in music today to honor their heroes who have inspired their music and careers”, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a press release.
“These artists come from around the world to create lifetime musical moments that will live on forever,” he continued.
The 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, available to stream it live on Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET.
