Cyndi Lauper, OutKast are among 13 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its latest 13 inductees Sunday, including Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Warren Zevon but leaving out Mariah Carey and Oasis, who were among the nominees.
The inductees were announced live on ABC during 'American Idol' but will be formally introduced on Nov. 8 in Los Angeles.
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- USA Today
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