"The Twist" star Chubby Checker was part of one era of popular music the Rock & Roll Hall of fame should ignore.

Paoli’s Chubby Checker, best known for his monster hit from 1960, “The Twist”, has received his first nomination for induction into Cleveland’s

Cyndi Lauper, whose two biggest hits were written with Philadelphians, is also nominated, along with OutKast, the White Stripes, Mariah Carey, the Black Crowes, and more.

It’s that time again. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has unveiled the list of 14 artist who are nominated for this year’s induction ceremony. Artists are eligible for inclusion 25 years after their first release,

"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?

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