Band & Artist Dossier
Run-D.M.C.
Origin: Hollis, Queens, New York City, USA · Active Years: 1981-2002
A detailed catalogue profile for Run-D.M.C..
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1 album / credit record(s) · Hip-Hop
Hip-hop trio (Joseph 'Run' Simmons, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell) formed in Hollis, Queens in 1981, pioneers of the genre's 'new school' era with a stripped-down, aggressive sound and rock-influenced beats.
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Complete 1980s Studio Discography
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