Soundgarden gets inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

• Seven other acts were nominated but fell short — much like Soundgarden did in 2020 and 2023, when the group received a nod but didn't make the final cut.

Catch up quick: The band — formerly headed by the late Chris Cornell — is known for tracks including "Black Hole Sun," "Rusty Cage," "Spoonman," "Outshined" and "Fell on Black Days."

• The group formed in Seattle in the 1980s.

What they're saying: "Soundgarden's foray into the mainstream paved the way for Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and other grunge bands," the Rock Hall wrote when nominating Soundgarden.

• "The groundwork they laid for countless hard rock and metal bands was essential, and their influence and legacy continue to resonate across generations."

The big picture: The six other acts inducted in the performer category last night were Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast and The White Stripes.

• A handful of other acts received different honors, including Salt-N-Pepa, which snagged a musical influence award.

Go deeper: Outkast, White Stripes and Cyndi Lauper join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame