He and Foo Fighters bandmate Taylor Hawkins will do the honours as Geddy Lee, ALex Lifeson and Neil Peart finally receive the credit fans believe they've deserved since they were first eligible in 1999.

Rock Hall boss Joel Peresman tells Rolling Stone: "Dave and Taylor were one of the first people we thought about to induct Rush. They said 'yes' in about two seconds."

Of the chances of a jam session he says: "I'm hopeful. More than a few times in the past, people have got caught in the moment and decide to perform. That's what happened last year with Green Day — they were just there to present an award to Guns n'Roses, and after hanging around rehearsals, they decided to play.