Cyndi Lauper — the iconic pop singer behind enduring hits like Girls Just Want to Have Fun and Time After Time — was finally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after multiple nominations. Her induction was one of the most moving highlights of the night.
As part of her induction tribute at the 40th Annual Rock Hall ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Lauper delivered a profound live rendition of her signature ballad “True Colors.”
Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors performance at the Rock Hall wasn’t just about nostalgia — it was a reaffirmation of her role as a trailblazer in pop music and social expression. Her induction speech echoed that sentiment:
“I stand on the shoulders of the women who came before me, and my shoulders are broad enough to have the women who come after me stand on mine.”
This moment underlined why True Colors remains one of her most enduring and meaningful songs, especially in live settings where connection with the audience and emotional resonance take center stage.
