First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, and Bad Company are set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alongside Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden. The Musical Influence Award will honor Salt-N-Pepa, the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status, and the late Warren Zevon. Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye will receive the Musical Excellence Award.
Joe Cocker, renowned for his iconic performance at Woodstock and his cover of The Beatles’ “With a Little Help From My Friends,” receives support from notable figures like Billy Joel and Billy Gibbons, affirming his rock legacy. Soundgarden, featuring the late Chris Cornell, enters the Hall on their third nomination, joining fellow grunge icons Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Bad Company is celebrated for radio classics like “Feel Like Makin’ Love” and “Can’t Get Enough.”
The Ahmet Ertegun Award will be given to Lenny Waronker, a pivotal figure in the music industry who signed major acts like Prince and R.E.M. Other nominees who did not make the cut include Mariah Carey, Phish, Billy Idol, and Oasis.
Chubby Checker, aged 83, has expressed frustration over his delayed induction, stating he doesn’t want to wait until he’s 85. Cyndi Lauper gained fame in the 1980s with hits like “Time After Time” and later won a Tony Award for “Kinky Boots.” Outkast, with their Grammy-winning innovative hip-hop style, and the White Stripes, known for songs like “Seven Nation Army,” also have made significant impacts.
The induction ceremony will occur in Los Angeles this fall, with more than 1,200 industry professionals voting on distinguished nominees. Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to be eligible.
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