Wednesday, January 14, 2009

NewsBLITZ: 2009 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Metallica, Run-D.M.C, Jeff Beck, Little Anthony & the Imperials and Bobby Womack will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame on April 4 in Cleveland.

"This year's class of inductees truly represents what the Hall of Fame is all about. From classic artists that began their careers in the '50s and '60s to those that have defined the modern sound of rock and roll," says Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation President and CEO Joel Peresman. "These artists demonstrate the rich diversity of rock and roll itself. We are proud to honor these artists and celebrate their contribution to rock and roll's place in our culture."

"Wow . . . what a great way to start off 2009," says Metallica on their official website. "We are beyond proud to let you know that we will indeed be inducted."

Adds Run-D.M.C.'s Darryl "DMC" McDaniels: "I'm a rap dude, I'm an MC from Hollis [Queens, New York], just rockin' the mic, and to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with the Beatles, and [Bob] Dylan, and the rock 'n' roll gods? It's ridiculous! Ridiculous in a good way."

Let’s hope for a Metallica and Run-D.M.C. collaboration at the ceremony, which Fuse will broadcast live.

For more details, visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame online.

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