Olivia Rodrigo and Iggy Pop help induct White Stripes into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Novem ber 9, 2025 – Radio 854 Music News:

A Historic Night for the Detroit Duo

The legendary Detroit garage-rock duo The White Stripes — composed of Jack White (guitar/vocals) and Meg White (drums/vocals) — have officially been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025.
The ceremony, held on 8 November 2025 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, was a nod to their influential decade-long run that reshaped rock and roll’s minimalism and power.

Stars on Stage: Olivia Rodrigo & Iggy Pop Take Centre Stage

Two standout moments captured the night’s spirit:

• Iggy Pop, the punk rock icon from Detroit, served as the inducting presenter for The White Stripes. He opened his remarks by leading the crowd in the opening riff to “Seven Nation Army,” calling Jack and Meg “a 21st-century Adam and Eve who had started a rock ’n’ roll band.”

• Olivia Rodrigo, joined by indie star Feist, delivered a heartfelt tribute, performing “We’re Going to Be Friends,” bringing youthful reverence to the duo’s legacy.

Why This Matters to Radio 854’s Audience

• Legacy meets relevance: The White Stripes’ stripped-down guitar-drums sound was a major part of the early 2000s rock revival — a sound that continues to influence Top 40, Pop, and New Oldies alike.

• Inter-generational bridge: With Olivia Rodrigo paying tribute, the night connected younger pop audiences with the rock roots embodied by Jack & Meg. That aligns neatly with Radio 854’s blend of Pop, Oldies, and Top 40.

• Detroit roots, global impact: The White Stripes began in Detroit but became worldwide icons. Their story embodies how authenticity in music travels beyond local scenes — something our audience appreciates when we dig into “where-it-all-started” tracks.

Key Highlights from the Speech & Tribute

• Iggy Pop: Reminisced about first seeing them, praised Meg’s drumming: “She played the drums for the benefit of her band … I think it was Meg’s support that helped launch the rocket of racket that was Jack White.”

• Jack White (in his acceptance): Thanked “Uncle Iggy,” hailed Detroit’s garage-rock legacy, and importantly passed along Meg’s own message: she was sorry she couldn’t attend but grateful for all the support.

• Performance: The Rodrigo/Feist duet followed by Twenty One Pilots covering “Seven Nation Army” made for a rich, emotionally layered tribute.

What’s Next — For Fans & For Radio 854

• Track spotlight: We can revisit “Seven Nation Army” and “We’re Going to Be Friends” in our programming — play the originals, then highlight the tribute versions.

• Feature segment: A segment titled something like “From Garage-Bar Detroit to Rock Hall: The White Stripes story”. Include legacy, influence, the induction night.

• Listener engagement: Ask: “Which two-piece band changed your music listening the most?” Tie it to The White Stripes’ achievement and the Rodrigo/Iggy crossover.

• Playlist tie-in: Create a mini-playlist: The White Stripes originals → modern artists citing them (e.g., Olivia Rodrigo) → bands produced in the duo-format like Twenty One Pilots.