Billy Idol, Joe Cocker and Bad Company nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

12 February 2025, 13:35 | Updated: 12 February 2025, 13:54

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The nominations have been announced for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and there are plenty of massive names in the running for the Class of 2025.

Among those vying for induction are Billy Idol, Joe Cocker, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joy Division/New Order and Cyndi Lauper.

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It's a second-time nod for Cyndi Lauper and Joy Division/New Order, while Billy Idol, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company are enjoying a first-time chance.

The other acts nominated this year are The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Maná, OutKast, Phish, Soundgarden and The White Stripes.

Artists inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 included Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, and Kool & The Gang.

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Nearly 400 artists have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame across its many categories.

Some artists have been inducted more than once, usually for their work with a band and as a solo artist

Eric Clapton is a three-time inductee, picking up the award as a member of The Yardbirds, a member of Cream, and all by himself.