The 2012 class sought to correct earlier oversights by inducting the backing groups of celebrated frontmen. It also found room for groundbreaking rap and rock acts and one of the late 60s most eclectic songwriters.

First published: 2025

Beastie Boys (Performer)

The Blue Caps (Performer)

The Comets (Performer)

The Crickets (Performer)

Donovan (Performer)

Tom Dowd (Musical Excellence)

The Famous Flames (Performer)

Guns N’ Roses (Performer)

Glyn Johns (Musical Excellence)

Cosimo Matassa (Musical Excellence)

The Midnighters (Performer)

The Miracles (Performer)

Laura Nyro (Performer)

Red Hot Chili Peppers (Performer)

The Small Faces/Faces (Performer)