Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Salt-N-Pepa, Soundgarden, and artists spanning the 1950s to the 2000s — including Chubby Checker and the White Stripes — will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during Saturday night’s 2025 class ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Chappell Roan will induct Lauper with Avril Lavigne performing alongside her; Donald Glover will induct Outkast; and Elton John will pay musical tribute to the late Brian Wilson. Other announced guests include Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, and Twenty One Pilots, though their roles remain undisclosed amid the event’s tradition of surprises.
Fans are speculating on potential onstage appearances by guests with living members of Bad Company and Soundgarden, as well as possible reunions for Outkast and the White Stripes to perform or accept their honors — a common induction highlight featuring essential songs.
The ceremony rotates among Los Angeles, New York, and Cleveland (the hall’s home) and starts at 8 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Pacific). Ticket holders attend live; others can stream it on Disney+ (a platform addition since 2023), with on-demand access on Hulu starting Sunday and an edited ABC broadcast on Jan. 1.