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2025 South Dakota Rock & Rollers Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

4/29/2025

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2025 South Dakota Rock & Rollers Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

New Venue, New Legends, Same Unstoppable Spirit

SIOUX FALLS, SD (April 29, 2025) – The South Dakota Rock and Roll Music Association (SDRRMA) is proud to announce the 2025 inductees for the South Dakota Rock & Rollers Hall of Fame. This year’s celebration of South Dakota’s rock legacy comes with a new venue—The District in Sioux Falls—and another unforgettable weekend of honoring the people, places, and performances that shaped the state’s sound.

Hall of Fame Induction Weekend – October 10–11, 2025

Join us for a full weekend of music, memories, and recognition:

  • Friday, October 10: The Annual Youth Battle of the Bands kicks things off, highlighting emerging talent from across South Dakota.

  • Saturday, October 11: The 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors this year’s inductees with performances and tributes to their lasting impact.

More details, including ticket info and how to sign up for the Battle of the Bands, will be available soon at www.sdrrma.com. For now—mark your calendars and save the date!

2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

  • Bands:

    • Surfin Safari

    • Crash Alley

    • The Tracterz

    • Spooncat!

  • Lifetime Achievement: Mike English

  • Music Store: Flood Music

  • Radio Station: KTEQ

  • Promoter: Pepper Entertainment

  • Disc Jockey: Crash

  • Production: John Bunker


In addition, the ceremony will include a special In Memoriam segment, recognizing those we’ve lost over the past year who embodied the spirit of music and left a lasting mark on South Dakota’s rock and roll history.

“These artists and industry professionals helped define rock and roll in South Dakota—on stage, on the airwaves, and behind the scenes,” said SDRRMA President Michael Cornette. “We’re excited to welcome them into the Hall of Fame and continue our mission to celebrate, preserve, and nurture South Dakota’s rock legacy.”


FOR MORE INFORMATION

 Contact Name: Michael Cornette, President

 Phone: 605-941-4675

 Email: michael.cornette@dakotanewsnow.com

 Website: www.sdrrma.com