Madonna Joins Rock Hall

Mellencamp, Cohen inducted as well
By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 11, 2008 8:26 AM CDT
Madonna Joins Rock Hall
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)

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. (More Madonna stories.)

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