Presenter lineup grows ahead of Nov. 8 ceremony

The Rock Hall’s induction night keeps swelling with star power. New additions include Donald Glover, Avril Lavigne and Jim Carrey, joining a roster that already features Olivia Rodrigo, The Killers, Elton John, Doja Cat, and more. The 2025 class—Cher, The White Stripes, Outkast, Soundgarden, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker—sets up a cross-generational bill with built-in tribute moments. The show returns to Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, streaming live on Disney+ with an edited ABC special to follow. Expect mash-ups, surprise inductors and the usual nostalgia heat.
Producers are threading a tricky needle: honoring legacies while staging viral-ready performances. Glover’s addition hints at genre-bridging tributes; Lavigne is a natural fit for pop-punk salutes; Carrey brings wildcard comedic beats. With Warren Zevon and Salt-N-Pepa receiving special honors, the night’s script spans classic rock to hip-hop. The expanded presenter slate also signals confidence in ratings at a time when awards shows fight fatigue.

What to watch for on the night

Keep an eye on who inducts whom—Letterman for Zevon seems likely, and Nancy Wilson’s ties to Seattle could shape Soundgarden’s segment. Watch for contemporary acts to re-arrange legacy hits with modern production flourishes; Disney+’s live mix has improved, giving guitars and vocals more headroom than last year. The Hall has leaned into documentary-style interludes to tighten pacing; short, sharp packages can keep a long runtime feeling brisk. If the curation sticks the landing, this could be the franchise’s strongest crossover show in years.