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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.

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 2014), will be included in the 2025 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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

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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Southern rap duo OutKast, consisting of André 3000 and Big Boi, is amongst the 14 artists being considered for the 2025 class of inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Southern rap duo OutKast, consisting of André 3000 and Big Boi, is among the 14 artists being considered for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 class. Kevin Winter/Getty Images hide caption

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 shortlist includes OutKast, Maná, Phish and Billy Idol

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the shortlist for its 2025 class of inductees on Wednesday. The shortlist includes groundbreaking Southern rap duo OutKast, Mexican rock band Maná and the recently reunited Britpop group Oasis.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 shortlist includes OutKast, Maná, Phish and Billy Idol

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Charismatic Singer Joe Cocker Dies At 70

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Charismatic Singer Joe Cocker Dies At 70

The British singer, who won American hearts for his performance at Woodstock, died of lung cancer.

Charismatic Singer Joe Cocker Dies At 70

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Singer Joe Cocker Dies At Age 70

Singer Joe Cocker, famous for his powerful and raspy voice, has died at age 70. Ron Wolfson/Landov hide caption

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Singer Joe Cocker Dies At Age 70

Joe Cocker, the raspy-voiced British singer famous for hit songs such as "Feelin' Alright" and "Up Where We Belong," has died, his management agency says.

From 2005: Birthday Tribute to Singer Joe Cocker

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Joe Cocker: The 'Hard Knock' Life Of A Singular Singer

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Joe Cocker: The 'Hard Knock' Life Of A Singular Singer

Cocker has one of the most recognizable voices in rock. The British balladeer discusses old demons and a new album.

Joe Cocker: The 'Hard Knock' Life Of A Singular Singer

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