Madonna has entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The VOA reports that she was inducted in her first year of eligibility. Selling over 200 million albums (and still counting) doesn't hurt.
There's no doubt Madonna is one of the most successful rock acts of the past 25 years. With more than 200 million albums sold, Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the very first year of her eligibility. The former dancer made her recording debut in 1982, opening the door to a career that has included acting, writing, producing and directing.
Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after their first recording. It's been more than 40 years since fans heard the first song by 1960s British band The Dave Clark Five.
The Dave Clark Five, featuring Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson, Rick Huxley, Denis Payton and lead singer Mike Smith, was at the forefront of the "British Invasion" with one of its biggest hits "Can't You See That She's Mine." The group's induction came less than two weeks after losing Smith to pneumonia at age 64.
According to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation president Joe Peresman, the 23rd annual induction ceremony paid tribute to those who offered a unique contribution to the rock era.
Justin Timberlake made the introduction. He recalled during the introduction that Madonna once injected him with a B-12 shot in his buttocks.
John Mellencamp and Dave Clark Five were also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. You can find the Rock Hall's website here.
