Mark Kehoe/Express SyndicationA select few celebrities were in their glory on Monday, March 10, during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which took place at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.
Leonard Cohen, Madonna, The Dave Clark Five, Little Walter, The Ventures and John Mellencamp were inducted. The Beastie Boys, Afrika Bambaataa, Donna Summer and Chic were not as lucky. Many celebrities took a part in introducing the lucky winners. Justin Timberlake was proud to introduce Madonna, while Billy Joel introduced John Mellencamp. The Stooges Iggy Pop covered Madonna’s, “Burning Up” and “Ray of Light,” in an extravagant tuxedo, which kept the audience thrilled.
“Nobody has ever gotten into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, while still looking this damn good,” Timberlake told the audience while flattering Madonna in his introduction. Madonna gave an incredible speech about taking drugs and working hard with her closest confidents.
Tom Hanks felt passionate about The Dave Clark Five’s induction, explaining how he was their biggest fan as a child. Several Cabrini students were asked if they were happy with the inductees or who they would have liked to see be inducted into the hall of fame.
“ACDC represents all that rock stands for. They should have been inducted.” Andrew Brandstetter, senior finance major, said.
“Madonna deserved it more than anyone, she entertains such a wide audience,” Maggie Walmsley, junior psychology major, said.
“Who cares as long as people are still rockin’ and-a rollin’,” Ryan Hoff, senior English and communication major, said.
All the inductees were ecstatic about their honor. Each musician gave a speech to their fans and everyone who has helped them along the way.
