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Run-DMC was an American hip hop group from Queens, New York. The group was founded in 1983 by Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell.

Run-DMC is thought to be one of the most important acts in the history of hip hop culture. The group was one of the most famous hip hop acts of the 1980s.

Along with LL Cool J and Public Enemy, the group pioneered new school hip hop music.

The group was among the first to highlight the importance of the MC and DJ relationship.

Images for kids

  • Uncle Jam's Army - Run D.M.C. and Uncle Jam's Army Jam Festival Poster

    A poster for a Southern California concert starring the group in 1984

  • Nu Wave Productions - Uncle Jam's Army and Run D.M.C. August 10, 1984 Concert (ticket)

    A ticket for a 1984 concert in Oakland, California

  • Run DMC (cropped)

    From left to right: Simmons, Mizell, McDaniels

  • Rickypowell blog

    Run-DMC in Paris, France (1987)

  • Run–D.M.C. - My Adidas-Peter Piper

    12" single cover for the group's single "My Adidas"

  • Run–D.M.C. - Faces-Back From Hell (test pressing single) (Side A)

    A test pressing release for the single "Faces" from the album Back from Hell

  • Run–D.M.C. - Crown Royal-Queens Day (single) (Side A)

    A single from Run-DMC's final album Crown Royal

  • Adidas Run DMC shoe

    Adidas sneakers with the Run-DMC logo

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Run-D.M.C. para niños

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