Coffee Break: Rock Hall nominees
February 14, 2025

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced, and the list is stacked! First-time nominees include Outkast, Phish, Billy Idol, the Black Crowes, Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Maná, and Chubby Checker. They join previous nominees (but not yet inductees) Mariah Carey, Oasis, the White Stripes, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper, and Joy Division and New Order — the last two nominated as one entity.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 shortlist includes OutKast, Maná, Phish and Billy IdolArtists are eligible for induction into the Rock Hall 25 years after their first release. We won’t find out who is getting in yet, though. The inductees will be announced in April, with a ceremony to follow. For now, let’s get excited and cheer on our favorites by creating a legendary playlist.
So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame shortlist would you like to hear?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs Played
Cyndi Lauper- She Bop
Outkast- Rosa Parks
Joy Division- Love Will Tear Us Apart
The White Stripes- Hello Operator
Phish- Bouncing Around The Room
Mariah Carey- Vision of Love
