NEW YORK - Justin Timberlake, Lou Reed, Billy Joel and Ben Harper are among the big names who've signed up to induct members of the 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class next month in New York.
Timberlake will induct Madonna, Reed will induct Leonard Cohen, Joel will induct John Mellencamp, and Ben Harper will usher in late bluesman Little Walter during the March 10 event at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
In addition, Tom Hanks will induct the Dave Clark Five, Jerry Butler will induct soul producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, and John Fogerty will introduce the Ventures.
Mellencamp and the Ventures are among the artists slated to perform at the event which will air live on VH1 Classic, and will be streamed live by Best Buy at BestBuy.com.
Source: IBTimes.com
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The SexyBack singer has been working on the Queen Of Pop's forthcoming studio album, due out later this year, and will be carrying out the induction honours on Madge's behalf.
A ceremony will take place on March 10 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, where the inductees may perform, reports NME.
Other names among this year's honourees include Leonard Cohen, who will be inducted by Lou Reed.
Honourees are nominated by approximately 500 musicians, industry professionals and journalists.
Source: Ananova.com
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Justin Timberlake to honor Madonna, plus Billy Joel, Tom Hanks and others...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation today announced the artists who will induct this year's honorees at a ceremony on March 10, 2008.
- Madonna will be inducted by Justin Timberlake
Source: 411mania.com
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