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Cyndi Lauper Was 'Thrown Out of Jazz School' for Playing Rock Music. Now She's a 2-Time Rock Hall Nominee (Exclusive)

Cyndi Lauper is among the artists nominated for potential induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2025, marking her second time on the ballot — and she's sharing her thoughts on the honor with PEOPLE.

The "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" singer, 71, is among the artists nominated for potential induction into the Rock Hall's class of 2025, marking the second time her name is on the ballot after 2023. In addition to Lauper, other performers nominated for induction into the Rock Hall's 2025 class are Bad Company, the Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Maná, Oasis, OutKast, Phish, Soundgarden and The White Stripes. Lauper is currently in the midst of her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, and she recently announced a second North American leg set for this summer.

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