Billy Idol recently told UCR he was “knocked out” to receive his first Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination. “It’s a great honor,” he said. “If I do get to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, you really get a chance to thank your fans.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame foundation announced the list of 14 performers who will be considered for induction on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

See the full list of the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees, including Billy Idol, Mariah Carey, Bad Company, Oasis, and OutKast.

Every year, the institution nominates some of the most impactful artists and bands for a shot at one of music’s biggest honors.

Here are the 2025 nominees: The artists making the list for the first time are Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, Outkast and Phish. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

"It's a moment where people open their ears as we did when we were kids and listened to the Rolling Stones and the Eagles."

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should be less about popularity and more about artistry. So, how to explain the 2025 fan vote so far?

The late R&B singer was the original frontman of The Impressions, a musical group that he co-founded with Curtis Mayfield.

The 83 year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, perhaps best known for mega hits like “Mrs. Robinson,” “The Sound of Silence” and “America,” made the announcement on Tuesday as he referenced his “Quiet Celebration Tour” in an Instagram post.