Madonna, one of pop music's greatest artist, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Monday night and paid tribute to people who encouraged her and even critics who panned her for helping drive her career. John Mellencamp, Dave Clark Five,Leonard Cohan and The Ventures were among the others that were inducted into the hall of fame. Singer Justin Timberlake, who helped produce Madonna's upcoming album, inducted her with an awesome speech. The Ventures also performed as well. They performed their first hit, "Walk, Don't Run," and "Hawaii Five-O."
I'm a big fan of John Mellencamp. To me he is truly an American icon. He typifies what American stands for. I voted for John. But everyone was equally entitled to be inducted. This was a great event for people who so deserve to be in the rock and roll hall of fame
Here is a link to a CNN cover story.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/03/10/rock.hall.ap/index.html