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

Earlier this week it was announced that Billy Idol, alongside Oasis, Soundgarden, The White Stripes and more, is on the longlist of nominees for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame this year. And it's fair to say that the British punk veteran is pretty chuffed by the news.

The list of 2025 nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday reads like it was compiled by the unwoke Who Did We Overlook Committee. The eight first-time nominees — Bad Company, the Black Crowes,

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has just unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 list of nominees for consideration. This star-studded lineup includes Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey,

A good handful of those acts are nominated for the first time this year: Billy Idol, The Black Crowes, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Maná, Outkast, and Phish. The list of inductees is expected to be revealed in April.

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

"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 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.