2025 Fantasy Rock Hall: Who Should Be In? | EP.11

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 Overview00:43 – Breaking Down This Year’s Official Inductees02:44 – Spotlight: Soundgarden & Bad Company05:09 – Joe Cocker & The White Stripes’ Legacy06:22 – Warren Zevon, Chubby Checker & Rock Influence07:17 – Celebrating Producers and Session Players08:45 – Who’s Still Missing from the Hall of Fame?09:40 – The Case for The Black Crowes & Alice in Chains11:56 – Metal Legends: Pantera, Megadeth, Iron Maiden15:38 – Motorhead, Lemmy, & More Underrated Icons17:18 – Thin Lizzy’s Influence & Tool’s Unique Impact18:55 – Slayer’s Thrash Metal Legacy19:40 – Why Stone Temple Pilots Deserve Recognition21:51 – Rock Icons: Sammy Hagar, Ted Nugent & More25:10 – My Fantasy Rock Hall of Fame List31:52 – Closing Thoughts & What’s Next on the Podcast🔗 Follow The Sonic Road PodcastInstagram, TikTok, Facebook: @thesonicroad🎧 Listen & Subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts @thesonicroad🎸 Join the conversation—drop your fantasy Rock Hall picks in the comments!#RockHall2025 #RockAndRollHallOfFame #Soundgarden #BadCompany #Pantera #IronMaiden #AliceInChains #TheWhiteStripes #WarrenZevon #ThinLizzy #Megadeth #Tool #Slayer #TheBlackCrowes #JoeCocker #SammyHagar #StoneTemplePilots #ChubbyChecker #TedNugent #RockPodcast #TheSonicRoadPodcast #MusicCommentary #RockLegends #MetalIcons #FantasyHallOfFame