Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night at the 23rd annual induction ceremony in New York.
The singer was inducted by Justin Timberlake and Iggy Pop performed on here behalf.
Madonna first got got her break in 1982 when she signed her first record contract and then went on to be one of the worlds most successful and notorius characters. Madonna is known for her ever evolving image moving ahead of the times to create trends and push the boundaries of what is acceptable in society.
The singer caused controversy when she released the infamous “Sex” book and outraged certain sectors with her portrayal of a black Jesus in one of her music videos.
John Mellencamp, The Ventures, Leonard Cohen and The Dave Clark Five, were also honoured at the ceremony in New York.
The nominees are chosen by a committee and are whittled down to a final list of five by more than 600 music experts.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame president Joel Peresman said: “From poetry to pop, these five acts demonstrate the rich diversity of rock and roll.”
He added: “The 2008 inductees are trailblazers – all unique and influential in their genres.”
Acts only become eligible to be considered for the honour 25 years after their first recording.
Madonna joins acts such as The Sex Pistols, Black Sabbath, U2, The Clash, Prince and The Eagles. 2007’s inductees included REM, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Van Halen, The Ronettes
