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Madonna Joins Rock Hall

Posted Mar 11, 08 8:26 AM CDT in Arts & Living 

(Newser) – With a wink and a nod, Madonna became a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer last night, along with John Mellencamp and Leonard Cohen, Billboard reports. Madonna got top billing, with Justin Timberlake giving her an innuendo-laden induction speech, and Iggy and the Stooges performing punked-up covers of “Burning Up” and latter-day single “Ray of Light.”

Billy Joel ushered in Mellencamp, telling the principled singer to “stay ornery” despite the honors. “We need you to stay pissed off and restless.” Mellencamp then ripped through three of his trademark tunes. Leonard Cohen was serenaded by a Damian Rice rendition of “Hallelujah.” Also inducted were the Dave Clark Five, the Ventures, producer/songwriters Gamble & Huff, and late blues harmonica great Little Walter.

Sources Billboard, Detroit News

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John Mellencamp performs after his induction during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York, Monday, March 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)   (Associated Press)
Madonna accepts her award after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York, Monday, March 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)   (Associated Press)
Musician Leonard Cohen, right, poses with singer Damien Rice backstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony after Cohen was inducted, Monday, March 10, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan...   (Associated Press)
Musicians Madonna, Justin Timberlake, right, and Iggy Pop pose backstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Monday, March 10, 2008 in New York. Madonna was inducted into the Hall. ...   (Associated Press)
Madonna arrives backstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Monday, March 10, 2008 in New York. Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)   (Associated Press)
Musicians Madonna, Justin Timberlake, right, and Iggy Pop pose backstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Monday, March 10, 2008 in New York. Madonna was inducted into the Hall. ...   (Associated Press)
Madonna, left, is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Justin Timberlake at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York, Monday, March 10, 2008. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)   (Associated Press)
Madonna poses backstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Monday, March 10, 2008 in New York. Madonna was inducted into the Hall. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)   (Associated Press)
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