The cultural shifts in post-war Germany led to truly distinct forms of pop music, particularly in Berlin
The streetwise, tough image was matched by songs of real tenderness and fragility. Lou Reed always did the opposite of what he was expected to do.
Pop star Madonna, folk singer Leonard Cohen, rocker John Mellencamp, British pop band The Dave Clark Five and instrumental group The Ventures will be inducted into the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame on Monday. The five artists have been chosen by 600 music industry professionals.