Phish Wins Rock Hall Fan Vote Ahead of 2025 Inductees Announcement

Phish has won the fan vote for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2025 class, securing over 326,000 ballots and outpacing contenders like Bad Company, Billy Idol, and Cyndi Lauper. While the fan vote demonstrates significant public support, it only counts as a single ballot among more than 1,200 cast by artists, historians, and industry professionals. The final list of inductees will be revealed during an episode of American Idol on April 27. Historically, winning the fan vote has correlated with induction in most years, but it does not guarantee it, as the fan ballot carries the same weight as any other individual voter. The Rock Hall made changes to streamline fan voting this year, allowing votes for up to seven nominees via text message. The 2025 nominees include several first-timers, with artists becoming eligible 25 years after their first commercial release.