RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Rock and Rollers Hall of Fame hosted its annual induction ceremony Saturday at The District in Sioux Falls, celebrating the state’s rich musical history. The event, which was sold out a week in advance, highlighted the deep musical roots of Rapid City and the Black Hills region with the inductions of Randy McAllister and the rock band Judd Hoos.

Don Lerdal was also honored during the ceremony, receiving a lifetime achievement award. To celebrate the milestone, Lerdal played a short set on guitar with his wife Darla, providing vocals and their son Drew Lerdal, formerly of Judd Hoos, along with Shane Funk on drums and Chase Huseby on bass.

Judd Hoos closed the night by delivering a memorable performance for their fans. The band brought its original lineup from 2004 back to the stage to perform “Best Intentions.” The group then finished the evening with  “Just Because,” “Stand Up,” “Billboard,” “Say My Name,” “Bad Girl” and “We Were Young.”

The 2026 induction program also recognized several other musical acts and industry contributors across the state. Inductees included bands 12 1/2 Charlies, Soulcrate, Easy Street and Quazy. Additional honors were awarded to Phil’s Pub in the venue category, Adam Ellsworth for production, JazzFest in the event category, Chuck Case for Lifetime Achievement, Pulse River in the recording studio category, disc jockeys Angie “Kay” Kessler and Karla Brown, and special recognition recipients Scott Hudson and White Wall Sessions.