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Formed: 1982 in Queens, NY
Years Active: 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Rap

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Biography:
More than any other hip-hop group, Run-D.M.C. are responsible for the sound and style of the music. As the first hardcore rap outfit, the trio set the sound and style for the next decade of rap. With their spare beats and excursions into heavy metal samples, the trio were tougher and more menacing than their predecessors Grandmaster Flash and Whodi... Continue Bio >>

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Christmas In Hollis (Intro)

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Discography:
1999 Crown Royal
1993 Down with the King
1990 Back From Hell
1988 Tougher Than Leather
1986 Raising Hell
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Filmography:
2007 A Very Special Christmas: The 20th Anniversary Video Collection
2005 Just For Kicks
2002 The Alcatraz Concert, Vol. 2: You Make Me Wanna
2002 Lyricist Lounge: Hip Hop Video Classics
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Group Members: Rev Run Jam Master Jay Joe "Run" Simmons Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels More >> Similar Artists: Public Enemy LL Cool J Ice-T Boogie Down Productions Ice Cube More >>

Influenced By: Grandmaster Flash Whodini The Sugarhill Gang Kurtis Blow More >> Followers: Boogie Down Productions Beastie Boys Onyx Eminem Eric B. & Rakim More >>

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