[Originally published 1/1/26; Updated 1/5/26]: Following the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony television broadcast on New Year’s Day 2026, the Rock Hall has posted full videos of the night’s many live performances online to watch for free.
The star-studded ceremony, which originally took place on November 8th at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater and streamed live on Disney+, honored inductees across multiple categories, including Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon received the Musical Influence Award, while Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye were honored with the Musical Excellence Award, and Lenny Waronker received the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
“Each of these inductees created their own sound and attitude that had a profound impact on culture and helped to change the course of Rock & Roll forever,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “Their music gave a voice to generations and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps.”
The broadcast featured performances and presentations from an impressive lineup including Beck, Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, Doja Cat, Elton John, Iggy Pop, Missy Elliott, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Momsen, Twenty One Pilots, and many more. A particular highlight included Tedeschi Trucks Band leading an emotional all-star tribute to Joe Cocker with performances of “The Letter”, “Feelin’ Alright”, and “With a Little Help From My Friends”.
[Update 1/5/26]: Below, watch official videos of the performances from the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. You can also stream the full ceremony on Disney+.
Joe Cocker Tribute ft. Tedeschi Trucks Band, Chris Robinson, Cyndi Lauper, Bryan Adams, Teddy Swims, Nathaniel Rateliff – “With a Little Help From My Friends” [Pro-Shot]
OutKast Tribute ft. Big Boi, Janelle Monáe, Tyler the Creator, Sleepy Brown, Killer Mike, J.I.D, Doja Cat – “B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad),” “Hey Ya!,” “The Whole World,” “Ms. Jackson,” “The Way You Move,” “ATLiens” [Pro-Shot]
The White Stripes Tribute ft. Olivia Rodrigo, Feist – “We’re Going To Be Friends” [Pro-Shot]
The White Stripes Tribute ft. Twenty One Pilots – Seven Nation Army [Pro-Shot]
Soundgarden Tribute ft. Soundgarden, Brandi Carlile, Taylor Momsen, Jerry Cantrell – “Black Hole Sun” [Pro-Shot]
Soundgarden/Chris Cornell Tribute ft. Toni Cornell – “Fell on Black Days” [Pro-Shot]
Cyndi Lauper ft. Avril Lavigne – “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” [Pro-Shot]
Salt-N-Pepa ft. En Vogue, Hurby Luv Bug Azor – “My Mic Sounds Nice”, “Shoop”, “Let’s Talk About Sex”, “Whatta Man”, “Push It” [Pro-Shot]
Sly Stone Tribute ft. Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Maxwell, Questlove, Beck, Flea, Leon Thomas – “Dance to the Music”, “Everyday People”, “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”, “I Want to Take You Higher” [Pro-Shot]