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

Music and dance legend Chubby Checker, who popularized the twist, is among 14 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, alongside other icons including Cyndi Lauper, Billy Idol and Joe Cocker.

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

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.

Billy Idol, the Black Crowes and Maná will also appear on the ballot for the first time, alongside Oasis, Joe Cocker, Mariah Carey and others.

The nominees also include Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division, Cyndi Lauper, Maná, Oasis, Phish, Soundgarden and The White Stripes.

The list of 14 performer nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2025 includes eight candidates who appear on the institution’s ballot for the first time — including some surprises that range from the previously overlooked “Twist” popularizer Chubby Checker to the Latin rock group Maná to the jam band Phish.

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,

CLEVELAND — Fourteen artists and groups have been named as nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025. This year the museum selected Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Maná, Oasis, OutKast, Phish, Soundgarden and The White Stripes for the shortlist.

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,

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