The2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Galawas held Friday, May 16 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Among those performing as part of the tributes to the inducted recordings was former Bangles frontwoman and total '80s sex symbol,Susanna Hoffs. The 66-year-old singer was part of the tribute to Cat Stevens' song "Wild World," which was one of 13 newly inducted recordings. The new Hall of Fame members include: No. 1 Record—Big Star(Album)"Color Him Father" —Linda Martell(Single)"Conga" —Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine(Single)"How I Got Over" —Clara Ward(Single)J.D. Crowe & The New South—J.D. Crowe & The New South(Album)"Knock On Wood" —Eddie Floyd(Single)"Last Kind Words Blues" —Geeshie Wiley(Single)Never Too Much—Luther Vandross(Album)Reasonable Doubt—JAY-Z(Album)Supernatural—Santana(Album)Tea For The Tillerman—Cat Stevens(Album)Wrecking Ball—Emmylou Harris(Album)Zombie—Fela Kuti & Afrika 70(Album) Musicians who performed as part of the tributes includedJohn Mellencamp, Jon Batiste, Leslie Odom Jr., Orianthiand Hoffs. "It's a privilege to recognize these eclectic recordings as the 2025 Grammy Hall Of Fame inductees," saidHarvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, in a statement. "Music has the unique power to shape culture and mark moments in time. Each inducted recording reflects that spirit, and we're excited to celebrate these impactful works, ensuring their legacies continue to inspire generations to come." Michael Sticka, President/CEO of the Grammy Museum, echoed this sentiment, adding, "The Grammy Hall Of Fame serves as a vital bridge between music's past and present, honoring recordings that have left a lasting mark on our cultural landscape. We're proud to preserve and share these influential works at the annual Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala this spring." Following the breakup of The Bangles in 1989, Hoffs has released nine solo albums. She also married filmmakerJay Roachin 1993, and they share two sons,Jackson, 30, andSam, 26. Hoffs also wrote the 2023 romcom novelThis Bird Has Flown, which Universal Pictures purchased the rights to for a screen adaptation.
