Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and Chubby Checker are among the seven acts who will be enshrined in the performer category.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was first established in 1983 by Ahmet Ertegun, the founder and chairman of Atlantic Records. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is also a

Outkast, Cyndi Lauper and Chubby Checker may not have too much in common musically, but they'll all soon be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.