Rapper Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels of Run-DMC was named today as a 2009 inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Answering questions, he said: 'Is rap music a fad? Is this stuff gonna last? Where do you think you'll be in five years?' were some of the questions he and his partners had to answer at the start of their career, as rap was not viewed as a legitimate part of music. It was considered original, but not creative. But, McDaniels feel being inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame means: 'This is like confirmation of .... you know, Rock 'n Roll and Hip-hop music are brother and sister.' '. it's inconceivable. I can't even comprehend the reality of that. It's huge.'

Along with Run-DMC, the Class of 2009 includes heavy-metal giants Metallica, guitar master Jeff Beck (also inducted when he was a member of The Yardbirds), R&B singer-songwriter Bobby Womack and the doo-wop group, Little Anthony and the Imperials, rockabilly and country singer Wanda Jackson, Elvis Presley bandmates D. J. Fontana and Bill Black, including keyboardist Spooner Oldham.

Chic, The Stooges and War failed to make the cut, while immensely popular groups like Bon Jovi, Kiss, Yes, Chicago, Genesis, The Moody Blues and Rush did not even get to be nominated.

Following Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, who entered in 2007, Run-DMC will be the second hip-hop group to enter the Rock 'N Roll Hall Of Fame, with groups becoming eligible 25-years after the release of their first record. Performer inductees are chosen by the 600-voters of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.

The 4th April induction ceremony, the first to take place in Cleveland in 12-years, will be broadcast live on Fuse TV and for the first time in its 24-year history, tickets to the induction ceremony will be available to the public.