Music

Timberlake inducts Madonna into Hall of Fame

Published Wednesday, Feb 27 2008, 13:24 GMT | By Simon Reynolds
Timberlake inducts Madonna into Hall of Fame

Rex Features

Justin Timberlake is among a host of stars who will induct members into the 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month.

Timberlake will induct Madonna, Lou Reed will introduce Leonard Cohen, Billy Joel will induct John Mellencamp and Ben Harper will bring Little Walter into the Hall of Fame.

Actor Tom Hanks will introduce the Dave Clark Five while Jerry Butler and Leon Huff will induct Kenny Gamble and John Fogerty respectively.

Acts must have been recording for at least 25 years before being eligible for a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The event takes place on March 10 at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

Recent inductees include REM, Blondie, U2 and the Sex Pistols.

Top Stories

Sign up and get two free cinema tickets
LoveFilm 30 Days Free Trial

Charts Roundup

Play games on DS
The fairytale adventure continues in My Kingdom for the Princess III.
S6 T1.3851020336151 {run_id}