Outkast, White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper among Rock Hall inductees

Cyndi Lauper, Chubby Checker, Soundgarden, Bad Company and Joe Cocker round out the performer slate of artists nominated into the prestigious music pantheon. Hip hop icons Salt-N-Pepa along with rocker Warren Zevon will receive awards for musical influence, while the late record producer Thom Bell, pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will receive the prizes for musical excellence. The Ahmet Ertegun Award, which goes to a non-performing industry notable, is this year bestowed on Lenny Waronker...