The 14 nominees are:
Bad Company
The Black Crowes
Mariah Carey
Chubby Checker
Joe Cocker
Billy Idol
Joy Division/New Order
Cyndi Lauper
Maná
Oasis
Outkast
Phish
Soundgarden
The White Stripes
According to a recent press release from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, eight of this year's 14 nominees are making their first appearance on the ballot. The nominated artists include Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, OutKast, and Phish. In a statement about the nominees, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, praised them for their unique styles and attitudes that have influenced generations of music lovers and helped shape the evolution of rock & roll. The inductees for 2025 will be announced in late April and the induction ceremony is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles sometime in the fall.