Well, last night saw the induction to the US Rock and Roll Hall of fame of Madonna, John Mellencamp, Leonard Cohen, The Ventures and the Dave Clarke Five.
Madonna was the big story on the night though. She had declined to perform herself at the event, and had Iggy And The Stooges cover two of her classic tracks, 'Burning Up' and 'Ray Of Light', instead. She was inducted by Justin Timberlake, who has recently collaborated with the singer on her upcoming new album 'Hard Candy', and apparently went on to give one of the longest Hall Of Fame speeches ever. Thanking the people who spurred her on to greater things with their disbelief, she spoke of: "The ones that said I was talentless, that I was chubby, that I couldn't sing, that I was a one-hit wonder. They pushed me to be better, and I am grateful for their resistance.".
Meanwhile, Billy Joel inducted John Mellencamp, who performed a number of his own tracks, whilst Leonard Cohen was introduced by Lou Reed.