Oasis and Mariah Carey amongst major omissions from 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees list
While the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame welcomed new inductees including Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, and Joe Cocker, much of the conversation has centered on major artists who failed to secure a place this year. Manchester bands Oasis and Joy Division/New Order, along with pop icon Mariah Carey, were among the high-profile names left out following the 2025 announcement.
Despite their global influence and critical acclaim, Oasis was passed over for a second time after a nomination in 2024. Frontman Liam Gallagher has previously dismissed the Hall's significance, describing the institution as irrelevant. Similarly, Joy Division and its successor band New Order, both considered pioneers of alternative rock and electronic music, were unable to secure entry.
Mariah Carey's omission drew particular attention, given her extraordinary commercial success. With 19 U.S. number-one singles, Carey ranks just behind The Beatles in chart history, and her 1990 debut album dominated the Billboard charts for 11 consecutive weeks. Her enduring hit All I Want For Christmas Is You remains one of the best-selling singles of all time. Despite two nominations, Carey has yet to be inducted, fueling criticism that the Hall of Fame continues to underrepresent women.
Other acts also missed out this year, including veteran jam band Phish, who despite winning a fan vote, were not selected for induction.
Although the 2025 ceremony, taking place on November 8 in Los Angeles, will celebrate artists like Soundgarden and The White Stripes, the absence of several major figures has reignited debates over how the Hall of Fame recognizes lasting musical influence.
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