Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame 2008: Mellencamp finally gets honored

As a self proclaimed expert in rock in roll music, I was extremely happy to see that one of my favorite artists, John Mellencamp, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this week.
My other favorites (Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Billy Joel) have already been inducted and Mellencamp truly deserves to be in their company. Billy Joel inducted him and did a fine job. His mix of jokes and true life experiences proved appropriate for the night. Mellencamp accepted the honor and played "Authority Song" like he was still in the 80s, it was nice to see John rocking out.
Madonna and The Ventures along with a couple others were alson inducted this year, now we just need to start petitioning for who should get in next year. Steve Miller Band? Bon Jovi? Cheap Trick?
Short blog, I know, it gets the point across. Congratulations Mr. Cougar... I mean Mellencamp

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