Chappell Roan to Honor Cyndi Lauper at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony

## A Celebration of Music and Influence

Chappell Roan is gearing up to honor the iconic Cyndi Lauper by inducting her into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the upcoming 40th annual ceremony on November 8. In a recent Instagram clip, Roan expressed her enthusiasm about this significant moment and highlighted the profound influence Lauper has had on her life and artistry.

Roan shared, “She has inspired me with her fashion, hair, and makeup, as well as her incredible music. I even auditioned with ‘True Colors’ for *America’s Got Talent* at 13. I didn’t succeed, but that song remains a masterpiece. I’m thrilled to be part of this event; thank you for the opportunity!”

## Mutual Admiration

Cyndi Lauper has also acknowledged Roan’s blossoming career in her interviews and documentary *Let the Canary Sing*. Lauper described Roan’s sound as “dusky, yearning keyboard pop” and admired her fashion sense, notably her hairstyle, saying it reminded her of her own look from her blues album, *Memphis Blues*. Lauper expressed a desire to connect with Roan further.

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## An Exciting Lineup

Alongside Roan and Lauper, the Rock Hall has revealed that The Killers will join an impressive roster of guests for the ceremony. Earlier this month, it was announced that Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, and Elton John will participate as either performers or presenters. Other notable figures including Beck, David Letterman, Flea, Iggy Pop, J.I.D, Killer Mike, Maxwell, Questlove, Raye, Sleepy Brown, Teddy Swims, Twenty One Pilots, and Taylor Momsen are also set to attend the event at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. However, the specific performances and presentations are yet to be confirmed.

The induction ceremony will be streamed live on Disney+ and will also be available on Hulu the following day.

## Honoring a Diverse Group

This year’s event isn’t just about Lauper; it will also celebrate numerous inductees, including Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes. Additional honors will recognize Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon for Musical Influence, Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye for Musical Excellence, and Lenny Waronker for the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Are you excited about this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony?