Groundbreaking Southern rap duo OutKast is among the first-time nominees, along with Cyndi Lauper and The Black Crowes.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the shortlist for its 2025 class of inductees on Wednesday, and it included Atlanta's own OutKast and The Black Crowes.

The Lox's 'We Are the Streets' found the rap trio joining Ruff Ryders for a fierce and uncompromising second album.

Before guitar music succumbed to belching nu metal, rock and roll still thrived. This list focuses on this side of the Atlantic and five iconic post-grunge rock classics from 1995.