Run–D.M.C. was an American hip hop group from Hollis, Queens, New York, founded by Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, and Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell. The group is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop culture.
Run–D.M.C. were one of the most well-known hip hop acts in the 1980s who, along with LL Cool J, signified the advent of the new school of hip hop music. They were the first group ...
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Place Musical Career Began:
Active as Musical Artist (start):
- 1982
Active as Musical Artist (end):
- Oct 30, 2002
Musical Genres:
- Ghetto Rock ,
- Rapcore ,
- East Coast hip hop ,
- Hardcore hip hop ,
- Industrial hip-hop ,
- Alternative hip hop ,
- Hip hop music
Also known as:
- Run Dmc,
- Run D.M.C.,
- Run-DMC,
- RunDMC,
- Run-D.M.C.
