Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke and Mick Ralphs are looking forward to being in good company in November when their band Bad Company is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "It is pretty amazing and very cool to be part of an iconic American institution that celebrates music,

Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Soundgarden round out this year's inductees, set to be honored in November at the induction show in Los Angeles.

The 2025 inductees were announced live on ABC-TV Sunday night by show host Ryan Seacrest during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode of “American Idol.” The telecast featured the Top 14 “Idol” finalists performing songs by some of the hall’s previous inductees.