LOS ANGELES -- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 class of music giants.The ceremony held Saturday at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater was a mix of tributes, speeches and performances by acts like Soundgarden, Salt-N-Pepa and Big Boi of Outkast, along with numerous A-list musical guests.Artists become eligible for the hall 25 years after their first music release.Here’s a look at this year's Rock Hall class, a few of their defining songs and who inducted them.American rap duo that began in the 1990s.Key songs: “Hey Ya,” “Ms.
Jackson” and “Roses.”Inducted by Donald Glover.Medley performance included Big Boi, Janelle Monáe, JID, Doja Cat, Killer Mike, Sleepy BrownEnglish rock band formed in the 1970s.
Key songs: “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Can’t Get Enough,” “Bad Company.”Inducted by Mick Fleetwood.Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke was joined by Nancy Wilson of Heart and Joe Perry of Aerosmith on guitars and Black Crowes lead singer Chris Robinson on vocals.American singer and songwriter whose solo career began in the early 1980s.
Key songs: “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “Time After Time,” “True Colors.”Inducted by Chappell Roan.Lauper performed a medley of her hits, including duets with Avril Lavigne, Raye and Salt-N-Pepa.American rock band formed in 1984.
Key songs: “Black Hole Sun,” “Fell on Black Days,” and “Outshined.”Inducted by Jim Carrey.Surviving Soundgarden members performed with Taylor Momsen and Brandi Carlile, who took the place of late vocalist Chris Cornell.
Cornell’s daughter, Toni, also performed with Nancy Wilson.American rap group formed in the 1980s.Key songs: “Push It,” “Let’s Talk About Sex” and “Shoop.”Inducted by Missy Elliott, the group performed a medley of their hits with a special appearance from En Vogue.American singer who began releasing records in the 1950s.
Key songs: “The Twist,” “Limbo Rock,” “Let’s Twist Again.”Inducted via video tr...