Get ready to scream your hearts out, because Cyndi Lauper just rocked her way into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! After 17 years and three nail-biting ballots, this music legend claimed her spot in the Hall of Fame on Saturday night, and the celebration was nothing short of legendary.
Chappell Roan, the brilliant singer with a fierce style and equally fierce hair, hit the stage to give props to her idol. Dressed in a replica of Lauper's iconic 'True Colors' skirt, Roan shared how the song was a milestone in her life, saying it was the first tune that won her a singing competition in her Missouri hometown. 'That song has been my jam ever since!' she cheered, tossing a playful jab about refusing to get contacts, making her speech moments adorably unforgettable.
With the buzzing crowd amped up, Lauper emerged, and you could almost hear the collective 'Whoa!' as she belted out 'True Colors' with her fist in the air. But that was just the warm-up. She launched into the timeless 'Time After Time' alongside British artist Raye, their voices weaving together in harmonies that soared throughout the venue. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, pop-punk queen Avril Lavigne and hip-hop legends Salt-N-Pepa jumped on stage for a wild rendition of 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,' urging the crowd into a call-and-response frenzy!
When it was time for Lauper to speak, she brought her signature humor, kicking it off with, 'See what happens when you let the riff-raff in?' But on a more heartfelt note, she thanked those who paved the way. 'My shoulders are broad enough for the women after me to stand on,' she declared, channeling the transformative power of rock & roll. 'The little kid in me still believes that rock & roll can save the world. Let's come together and shake things up for the better!'
Lauper’s night wasn’t just about celebrating her hits; it was a vibrant tribute to the indelible mark she’s left on music and the resolve to make the world a better place. And we’re all for it!