2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees + Fantasy Picks | Soundgarden, Pantera, Bad Company & More
🎸 Who made it in—and who’s still missing?
In this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast, host Beau McGranahan breaks down the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and shares a fantasy list of legendary artists that deserve to be recognized. From hard rock icons like Soundgarden, Bad Company, and The White Stripes, to metal giants like Pantera, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Slayer, this episode dives deep into rock history, influence, and long-overdue honors.
Beau also highlights overlooked contributors to the genre, including Joe Cocker, Warren Zevon, Chubby Checker, and producers/session musicians who helped shape the rock and roll sound.
💠Who’s still missing from the Hall of Fame? Hear commentary on deserving artists like The Black Crowes, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Thin Lizzy, Tool, Sammy Hagar, Ted Nugent, and many more. This episode blends expert analysis, music history, and fan-fueled debate for every die-hard rock and metal fan.
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: 2025 Rock Hall Inductees Overview
00:43 – Breaking Down This Year’s Official Inductees
02:44 – Spotlight: Soundgarden & Bad Company
05:09 – Joe Cocker & The White Stripes’ Legacy
06:22 – Warren Zevon, Chubby Checker & Rock Influence
07:17 – Celebrating Producers and Session Players
08:45 – Who’s Still Missing from the Hall of Fame?
09:40 – The Case for The Black Crowes & Alice in Chains
11:56 – Metal Legends: Pantera, Megadeth, Iron Maiden
15:38 – Motorhead, Lemmy, & More Underrated Icons
17:18 – Thin Lizzy’s Influence & Tool’s Unique Impact
18:55 – Slayer’s Thrash Metal Legacy
19:40 – Why Stone Temple Pilots Deserve Recognition
21:51 – Rock Icons: Sammy Hagar, Ted Nugent & More
25:10 – My Fantasy Rock Hall of Fame List
31:52 – Closing Thoughts & What’s Next on the Podcast
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