Hall of Fame Bash

Lou Reed and JT to induct stars

27 Feb 08 - Lou Reed, Billy Joel, Justin Timberlake and Ben Harper have all signed up to induct members of the 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class in New York.

During this 10 March event, which will happen at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, Timberlake will induct Madonna and Reed will introduce Leonard Cohen.

Piano playing legend Billy Joel will place John Mellencamp and Ben Harper will do the honours for blues giant Little Walter.

Actor Tom Hanks will be there to introduce the Dave Clark Five and American soul singer Jerry Butler will induct the architects of the 'Philly Sound' - Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.

John Fogerty will also be there introducing 60's rock 'n rollers the Ventures.

There is no news yet about whether the inductees will actually perform, which is what they do every year.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honours legendary performers, producers, songwriters and disc jockeys.



Kelly Stooke