The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed the first lineup of performers and presenters for the 2025 induction ceremony, set for November. This year’s guests include Elton John, Beck, Iggy Pop, Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless, and Twenty One Pilots. Other stars joining the event are Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, Doja Cat, rapper J.I.D., Killer Mike from Run The Jewels, R&B artist Maxwell, Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, Questlove, British pop star RAYE, Sleepy Brown, and Teddy Swims.
The inductees for this year are Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Salt-N-Pepa, Chubby Checker, and Outkast. Warren Zevon will be honored in the Musical Influence category, while producer Thom Bell, guitarist Nicky Hopkins, and bassist Carole Kaye will receive the Musical Excellence award.
While the Hall of Fame hasn’t announced who will induct or perform for each honoree, there are some interesting connections. Brandi Carlile recorded an EP with Soundgarden’s surviving members in 2020, and Taylor Momsen performed at a tribute concert for Chris Cornell in 2019. David Letterman also has a special link to Warren Zevon, who made his final public performance on Letterman’s show in 2002.
The 2025 induction ceremony will take place on November 8 in Los Angeles and will stream live on Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET. ABC will air a highlights special on January 1 at 8 p.m. ET, available on Hulu the next day.
