Leonard Cohen
John Mellencamp
Madonna
Kenny Gamble
Leon Huff
The Ventures
Bob Bogle
Nokie Edwards
Gerry McGee
Mel Taylor
Don Wilson
The Dave Clark Five
Dave Clark
Lenny Davidson
Rick Huxley
Denis Payton (1943-2006); died of cancer
Mike Smith - In October of 2003 he was involved in an accident in his home in Spain that resulted in severe injury to his spinal cord, and he was permanently paralyzed from the waist down and in his right arm, and with very little movement in his left arm. Wheelchair bound.
Little Walter (1930-1968); died in a street fight.
I'm wondering what the order of induction will be.
I'm guessing that they will save the big 3 for last: Leonard Cohen, John Mellencamp and Madonna. Leonard Cohen will get inducted after The Ventures, The Dave Clark Five, Little Walter, and Gamble & Huff. Then someone will perform Leonard's music. Then Leonard will perform. Then John Mellencamp will get inducted and perform, followed by Madonna. She'll get inducted, sing and get everybody in the audience standing up and dancing. Then they'll end the night with Leonard Cohen's music in the All-Star Jam. It's going to be so crowded on that stage since so many artists have covered Leonard Cohen. There is no telling what will happen and how many artists will show up. This could be a repeat of Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man.
I can't wait to see if John Mellencamp, Madonna and Gamble & Huff say anything about Leonard Cohen in their induction speeches! That should be interesting.My guess is that the Beach Boys or Eric Clapton will induct The Ventures. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will induct The Dave Clark Five. There's no telling who will induct Little Walter or Gamble & Huff. Bruce Springsteen or Bon Jovi will induct John Mellencamp. Don't even get me started with Madonna. There's a whole list of possibilities: Brittney Spears, Christina Aguiellera, Jessica Simpson, Mandy Moore, Destiny's Child, or maybe even Prince.
. Anjani and he were tremendous, weren't they