Madonna Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Video

Madonna was honored on March 11, 2008 as an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Madonna was introduced by Justin Timberlake, although she did not perform. She asked Iggy Pop and The Stooges to perform her songs "Burning Up" and "Ray Of Light" as a protest against The Stooges never being voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Fast Facts

1. Ceremony date: March 11, 2008
2. Location: Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, New York State
3. Introduced at the ceremony by Justin Timberlake
4. Debut single: "Everybody"
5. Years Active: 1982-present
6. Also inducted: Leonard Cohen, John Mellencamp, The Dave Clark Five, and The Ventures

Speech

During her speech, Madonna admitted to prior drug use, mimicked Michael Jackson and called the audience "motherf*&*ers."

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