The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced that Chappell Roan, The Killers and En Vogue are among those who have joined the lineup of performers and presenters to honor the 2025 inductees at the 40th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, taking place on Nov. 8 at L.A.’s Peacock Theater.
In addition to Roan, En Vogue and The Killers, the newly announced special guests include: Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Donald Glover, Feist, Gina Schock, Hurby Luv Bug Azor, Janelle Monáe, Jerry Cantrell, Jim Carrey, Joe Perry, Lisa Coleman, Mick Fleetwood, Mike McCready, Nancy Wilson, Nathaniel Rateliff, and the Tedeschi Trucks Band.
They join the previously announced group of performers/presenters, including: Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Elton John, Beck, Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, Flea, Iggy Pop, J.I.D, Killer Mike, Maxwell, Missy Elliott, Questlove, RAYE, Sleepy Brown, Taylor Momsen, Teddy Swims and Twenty One Pilots.
According to a release from the organization, the special guests will “take the stage to present, perform and honor this year’s Inductees,” however, the Rock Hall does not announce ahead of time which guests will be paying homage to which honorees, or whether they will be serving as performers or presenters.
This year’s inductees include Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes. Hip hop group Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon are set to be inducted for musical influence. Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye are being inducted for musical excellence, and Lenny Waronker will receive the Ahmet Ertegun award.
The Rock Hall’s 40th annual induction ceremony takes place at the Peacock Theater in downtown L.A., airing live in all U.S. time zones on Disney+ starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 PT. A condensed, primetime special of the ceremony is set to air on New Year’s Day on ABC, and stream the following day on Hulu.
Fans can buy tickets to the Los Angeles ceremony at axs.com.
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