A Rock Hall 2025 inductee is skipping the ceremony for personal reasons, drawing attention to artist-organization tensions.

A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 is boycotting the induction ceremony, citing personal reasons, though specific details were not disclosed. The decision has drawn attention due to the inductee's prominence in rock music history and the significance of the event. While the individual's name and exact motivations remain unconfirmed, the boycott underscores ongoing tensions between artists and the Hall’s traditions. The Rock Hall has acknowledged the absence but emphasized its respect for all inductees’ choices.