Run-dmc, Metallica Lead Rock Hall’s ’09 Class

Run-DMC, Metallica lead Rock Hall’s ’09 class

Run-DMC joins the heavy metal band Metallica, guitarist Jeff Beck, soul singer Bobby Womack and doo-wop group Little Anthony and the Imperials as this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee class.

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