Jan 21, 2025

More than 30 bands, musicians to be inducted as Iowa's rock 'n' roll elite

Posted Jan 21, 2025 3:42 PM

(Radio Iowa) - The 2025 inductees into the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame will be recognized this summer at Arnolds Park. Ralph Kluseman, president of the northwest Iowa-based association, says more than 30 bands, individuals and music venues will be recognized.

Kluseman says it's a celebration of the musical talent "that Iowa is so blessed with." Tickets for the Labor Day weekend event will go on sale this spring.

Bands being inducted include: Galaxy, Witch Hazel, Wicked Liz & the Belly Swirls, and the Sons of Gladys Kravitz. The individual category includes: Gary Lambert, Mark Doyle, Stacy Peterson and Chad Elliott, while venues being singled out are: The Depot in Shenandoah, and the Ollinger Ballroom in Pocahontas.