Billy Idol recently told UCR he was “knocked out” to receive his first Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination. “It’s a great honor,” he said. “If I do get to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, you really get a chance to thank your fans.

Earlier this week it was announced that Billy Idol, alongside Oasis, Soundgarden, The White Stripes and more, is on the longlist of nominees for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame this year. And it's fair to say that the British punk veteran is pretty chuffed by the news.

See the full list of the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees, including Billy Idol, Mariah Carey, Bad Company, Oasis, and OutKast.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has just unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 list of nominees for consideration. This star-studded lineup includes Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey,

Every year, the institution nominates some of the most impactful artists and bands for a shot at one of music’s biggest honors.

"It's a moment where people open their ears as we did when we were kids and listened to the Rolling Stones and the Eagles."

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2025 nominees earlier this year, and the inductees will be known in late April. There is currently a fan vote happening, and you can join in. The issue is if you are a fan of one of the bands below,

The late R&B singer was the original frontman of The Impressions, a musical group that he co-founded with Curtis Mayfield.