Leonard Cohen Bound For U.S. Rock Hall Of Fame
Canadian poet and singer Leonard Cohen will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland next year.
The iconic Montrealer was announced as a 2008 inductee Thursday along with Madonna, singer-songwriter John Mellencamp, British group The David Clark Five and ’60s instrumental rock band The Ventures.
The five were selected by a panel of 600 industry figures. Artists must have issued their first single or album at least 25 years ago before they are eligible for nomination to the Hall of Fame.
The induction is the latest honour for Cohen, 73, who was named to Canada’s Songwriters Hall of Fame last year.
Cohen, known for classic songs like “Suzanne” and the oft-covered “Hallelujah,” is also the author of numerous books of poetry and a novel, “The Beautiful Losers.”
He released his first book of poetry in 22 years, “Book of Longing,” in 2006. That year also saw the release of Anjani Thomas’ “Blue Alert,” for which Cohen co-wrote songs and collaborated.
Cohen and company will be inducted March 10 in New York.
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