The lineup of performers and presenters for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony continues to grow, with Alice In Chains guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell and Heart‘s Nancy Wilson now officially added to the star-studded list. Their inclusion strongly suggests involvement in the induction of fellow Seattle grunge legends Soundgarden.
The announcement, made on Monday, October 20, also revealed that Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac will participate in the ceremony. While Fleetwood‘s role is less clear, the connections between Cantrell, Wilson, and Soundgarden are deep and significant. Cantrell is a contemporary and peer from the same groundbreaking Seattle scene, while Wilson had long-standing ties to the late Soundgarden frontman, Chris Cornell.
They join previously announced guests Brandi Carlile and The Pretty Reckless‘s Taylor Momsen, who are also expected to participate in the Soundgarden induction and performance segment.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame posted on their Instagram:
“Just added: Jerry Cantrell will take the stage at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.”
“A defining voice of Seattle’s rock revolution, @jerrycantrell shaped the sound of a generation as the guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter behind @aliceinchains. His dark harmonies, heavy riffs, and raw lyricism helped cement the band as one of the cornerstones of ’90s rock.”
“Catch him live at the 2025 Induction Ceremony on November 8 in Los Angeles.”
The 2025 class of inductees represents a diverse range of genres and eras:
- Soundgarden
- The White Stripes
- Bad Company
- Joe Cocker
- Outkast
- Cyndi Lauper
- Chubby Checker
The newly announced guests will join an already impressive roster of previously confirmed participants:
- Beck
- Brandi Carlile
- David Letterman
- Doja Cat
- Elton John
- Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
- Iggy Pop
- J.I.D
- Killer Mike
- Maxwell
- Missy Elliott
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Questlove
- Raye
- Sleepy Brown
- Taylor Momsen
- Teddy Swims
- Twenty One Pilots
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on November 8 and will be livestreamed via Disney+.
