Mariah Carey, OutKast, and Phish Among 2025 Rock Hall Nominees

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Mariah Carey, OutKast, and Phish Among 2025 Rock Hall Nominees/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 nominees, featuring music icons like Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Phish, and Chubby Checker. The list also includes Oasis and the Black Crowes, two bands known for sibling rivalries. Other first-time nominees include Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, and Maná. Inductees will be announced in April, with the ceremony set for fall in Los Angeles.

FILE – Jack and Meg White of The White Stripes appear at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 8, 2004, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

2025 Rock Hall Nominations: Quick Look

First-Time Nominees – Bad Company, Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, OutKast, Phish.
Music Icons Recognized – Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, White Stripes, Joy Division/New Order.
Legendary Rivalries – Oasis and Black Crowes, both featuring feuding brothers, make the list.
Hip-Hop and Rock Fusion – OutKast’s innovative sound stands out among rock-heavy nominees.
Induction Ceremony – Set for Los Angeles in Fall 2025; winners announced in April.
Voting Process – 1,200+ industry professionals consider impact, innovation, and career longevity.

Mariah Carey, OutKast, and Phish Among 2025 Rock Hall Nominees

Deep Look: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Nominees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2025 nominations, highlighting a diverse mix of rock legends, pop superstars, and hip-hop innovators. Mariah Carey, OutKast, Cyndi Lauper, Phish, and Chubby Checker lead the list, which also includes Oasis, Soundgarden, and the Black Crowes.

This year’s ballot features 14 performers, with eight first-time nominees—a strong showing for artists who have shaped music history.

First-Time Nominees: Classic Rock, Hip-Hop, and More

The Rock Hall introduced eight newcomers to its list of contenders:

Bad Company – Known for rock anthems like “Feel Like Makin’ Love” and “Can’t Get Enough.”
The Black Crowes – Southern rock infused with blues, led by feuding brothers Chris and Rich Robinson.
Chubby Checker – A rock ‘n’ roll pioneer whose “The Twist” changed dance culture forever.
Joe Cocker – The raspy-voiced singer famous for “With a Little Help from My Friends.”
Billy Idol – Punk-inspired 1980s icon with hits like “Rebel Yell” and “White Wedding.”
Maná – One of the most successful Latin rock bands, bringing global recognition to Spanish-language rock.
OutKast – The Grammy-winning duo that redefined hip-hop with “Hey Ya!” and “Ms. Jackson.”
Phish – Legendary jam band known for their improvisational live performances.

Mariah Carey and Chubby Checker: Chart-Topping Icons

Both Mariah Carey and Chubby Checker boast unparalleled influence on popular music. Carey holds 19 No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits, one short of The Beatles’ record. Meanwhile, Checker’s “The Twist” remains one of the most influential rock ‘n’ roll songs of all time.

Sibling Rivalries: Oasis and The Black Crowes

Rock Hall nominations often celebrate legendary feuds, and this year’s list includes two bands with infamous sibling tensions:

Oasis – The Britpop icons behind “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher’s ongoing feud is the stuff of rock legend.
The Black Crowes – Known for hits like “She Talks to Angels,” brothers Chris and Rich Robinson also endured a long-running family feud before reuniting in 2019.

Cyndi Lauper: 1980s Pop Pioneer Turned Broadway Star

Cyndi Lauper brought new wave and punk influences into mainstream pop with “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Time After Time.” Beyond music, she became an activist and Tony Award-winning composer for Kinky Boots.

OutKast: Hip-Hop’s Boldest Innovators

OutKast is only the second hip-hop group in Rock Hall history (following Run-D.M.C.) to receive a nomination. The Atlanta duo—André 3000 and Big Boi—pushed genre boundaries with albums like Speakerboxxx/The Love Below and ATLiens.