Perhaps long overdue, but Soundgarden are set to join the 2025 class of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
Also joining the grunge legends are The White Stripes, OutKast, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Bad Company and Chubby Checker.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame noted:
"Foray into the mainstream paved the way for Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and other grunge bands, setting the stage for major labels to seek out alternative sounds as diverse as Britpop, industrial, and riot grrrl. The groundwork they laid for countless hard rock and metal bands was essential, and their influence and legacy continue to resonate across generations.
Great news all round!