Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a new Goddess…
Who else but Madonna, pop music’s chameleon performer, unites the with a group that comprises of heartland hitmaker John Mellencamp, cultured songwriter Leonard Cohen and Philadelphia soul icon Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
British hitmakers the Dave Clark Five, surf artists The Ventures and blues harmonica ace Little Walter were included in the list as well..
The once a year rites, at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel, was programmed to be broadcasted live on VH1 Classic.
Michigan resident Madonna Louise Ciccone relocated to New York and turn out to be not only the queen of pop music during the 1980s and 1990s, but a cultural symbol. Like a Virgin, Papa Don’t Preach, Cherish, Like a Prayer, Vogue and Ray of Light are some of the few of her countless hits.
While still an active performer with a record scheduled to be released next month, Madonna decided to let rocker Iggy Pop carry out her music. Justin Timberlake was to introduce her.
Indiana’s Mellencamp promptly abandoned the stage name Johnny Cougar and developws into one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most triumphant artists during the 1980s. Pink Houses, Hurts so Good and R.O.C.K. in the USA are among his bouncy record toppers. In addition to that, Mellencamp tied up with Neil Young and Willie Nelson to shape the ongoing Farm Aid charity for American farmers.
The Ventures surpassed at what is nearly a gone art in rock music – the instrumental. Nokie Edwards’ twangy guitar gave the group its idiosyncratic sound.
Canadian Cohen is regarded as one of music’s most exceedingly considered, if not the finest, songwriters, through selections like Suzanne and the much- performed Hallelujah.
The Dave Clark Five trailed after the Beatles in the innovative British Invasion, with appealing hits like Glad All Over. Led by drummer and songwriter Clark, the posse went through the hall at a most inopportune time: singer Mike Smith passed away at age 64 of pneumonia less than two weeks ago.
Gamble and Huff were the active songwriters and the brains in the wake of the Philly Soul sound in the 1970s, collaborating with performers like the O’Jays, Billy Paul and Patti LaBelle. Their sound is distinguished by its affluent sense of melody and common use of full orchestras.
Little Walter, who passed away in 1968, united with the hall in its sidemen class. He performed and toured regularly with Muddy Waters in the 1950s.
