Run–D.M.C. was an American hip hop group from Hollis, Queens, New York, founded in 1981 by Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell. Run-D.M.C. is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop culture. Run-D.M.C. is one of the most famous hip-hop acts of the 1980s who, along with LL Cool J, The Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy, signified the advent of the new school of hip-hop music. Run-D.M.C. were the first group in the genre to have a gold album and be nominated for a Grammy Award. They were the first to earn a platinum record, the first to earn a multiplatinum certification, the first to have videos on MTV, and the first to appear on American Bandstand and the cover of Rolling Stone. Run-D.M.C. was the only hip hop act to perform at Live Aid in 1985.
| Origin | Hollis, Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, rap rock |
| Years active | 1981–2002 |
| Labels | Profile, Arista/BMG |
| Associated acts | Beastie Boys, Rick Rubin, Aerosmith, Jason Nevins, Kurtis Blow, Fat Boys, Nas, Method Man |
| Past members | Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell (deceased) |
About Run–D.M.C.
Rap group that was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the Grammys in 1987. In 2009, they were the second hip-hop group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Achievement of Run–D.M.C.
They revolutionized the sound of rap with their remix of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way."
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Latest information about Run–D.M.C. updated on July 28 2021.
