Doja Cat, Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo among initial Rock Hall induction special guests

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Doja Cat, Elton John and Olivia Rodrigo are among the first wave of special guests announced for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

On Wednesday, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its initial line-up of artists set to appear at the 2025 ceremony, taking place in November.

Doja, Elton and Olivia are just a few of the A-listers confirmed to take part in this year’s edition of the annual music event.

Other artists announced include RAYE, Taylor Momsen, Missy Elliott, Teddy Swims, Twenty One Pilots, Killer Mike, Iggy Pop, Flea, Brandi Carlile, Beck, J.I.D, Questlove and Maxwell.

The stars will be performing or presenting to honour this year’s inductees, though the Rock Hall has not yet specified who will perform or which artists they will be honouring.

In a new statement, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said, “Each year the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony brings together the most influential artists in music today to honor their heroes who have inspired their music and careers.”

He continued, “These artists come from around the world to create lifetime musical moments that will live on forever.”

This year’s ceremony is set to take place on 8 November at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will stream live on Disney+.

The 2025 performer inductees are Cyndi Lauper, Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Chubby Checker, Outkast, The White Stripes and Soundgarden.