Years Active: 1985-2007
Band Members: Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, Rev Run, Joe "Run" Simmons, Jam Master Jay
Influenced by: The Sugarhill Gang, Kurtis Blow, Whodini, Grandmaster Flash
Genre: Hip-Hop
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Oct 20 2009 8:30AM
by Carter Maness
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News
The Boombox Music Blog: Here's a blueprint to try on for size. First, revolutionize a budding musical genre, say hip-hop. Second, get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a hip-hop act. Third, take your life's work and experience and adapt it into a stage ... Read moreJul 01 2009 8:15AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Hip-Hop
The Boombox Music Blog: Queens stand up! The New York City Council has approved a bill that will rename a city street in the borough of Queens in honor of hip-hop icons Run-DMC and the late Jam Master Jay. The bill, which was Introduced by Deputy Majority Leader Leroy ... Read moreJun 18 2009 12:30PM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Busted, Television
The Boombox Music Blog: It wouldn't be 'Run's House' if the Simmons family didn't tackle their problems head on and attempt to learn a lesson from a tough situation. Rev. Run's eldest son JoJo deals with his recent arrest on an upcoming episode of the MTV reality show. The ... Read more
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