Sen. Murray congratulates Heart on Rock and Roll nod

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) is ready for “Barracuda” to be recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

She tweeted Tuesday:

Congrats to #Seattle natives, @officialheart, on today's announcement they'll be inducted into the @rock_hall Class of '13! #RockHall2013

— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) December 11, 2012

Members of the rock band, best known for 1970s hits such as “Barracuda” and “Magic Man,” hail from Seattle and Vancouver.

Heart, along with Rush, Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Randy Newman and Albert King will be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April at a ceremony at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre.

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