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Outkast, the Atlanta hip-hop duo that was a major force in bringing attention to Southern rap in the mid-1990s (seen here performing in Oslo in , will be included in the 2025 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 includes OutKast, Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper

April 27, 2025 • The seven acts voted into the Rock Hall this year include Southern rap and Midwest garage rock duos, pillars of the grunge and English blues rock eras and the '80s' most unusual pop star.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 includes OutKast, Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper

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Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson and more named 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Missy Elliott, one of 14 artists announced as nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Feb. 1, 2023. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson and more named 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

February 1, 2023 • As they have every year since 1986, members of the Hall will select from a group of nominees – though these days, the nominees tend to represent a wider spectrum of popular music.

'Nothing's Bad Luck' Zeroes In On The Life And Lasting Work Of Warren Zevon

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'Nothing's Bad Luck' Zeroes In On The Life And Lasting Work Of Warren Zevon

May 14, 2019 • C.M. Kushins has delivered a nuanced, in-depth, loving look at the complicated singer/songwriter, one that helps cement him as one of the most complex and captivating music figures of our times.

From Scorn For Zevon, A Father-Daughter Moment Is Born

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From Scorn For Zevon, A Father-Daughter Moment Is Born

July 26, 2012 • A listener grew up hating her dad's musical taste, especially Warren Zevon's "Werewolves in London."

From Scorn For Zevon, A Father-Daughter Moment Is Born

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Looking Back at Zevon's 'Dirty Life and Times'

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June 25, 2007 • Nearly four years have passed since Warren Zevon's death, and lifelong friend (and ex-wife) Crystal Zevon celebrates his life in her new biography. Both Crystal and musician son Jordan Zevon appear in the studio to talk about Warren Zevon's legacy.

Looking Back at Zevon's 'Dirty Life and Times'

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Singer-Songwriter Warren Zevon Dies at 56

September 8, 2003 • Musician Warren Zevon, best known for his 1978 hit "Werewolves of London," dies at age 56 after a public struggle with lung cancer. In a career that spanned more than 30 years, Zevon recorded more than 15 albums and worked with such music luminaries as Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and REM. Hear NPR's Susan Stone.

Singer-Songwriter Warren Zevon Dies at 56

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