The Rude Boys is a 1990s R&B/vocal group from

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. The group consisted of Larry Marcus, Melvin Sephus, and brothers Edward Lee "Buddy" Banks and

Joe Little III Joe N Little III (born July 14, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter and producer who is best known as the lead singer of the 90s R&B group, Rude Boys, who had two No. 1 R&B singles, "Written All Over Your Face" and " Are You Lonely For Me", o ...

. Marcus later died in October 2016. Banks died in December 2020.

Discography

Studio albums

*''Rude Awakening'' (1990) *''Rude House'' (1992) *''Rude as Ever'' (1997)

Singles

Awards and nominations

*1991 Billboard Music Award won for The Rude Boys No. 1 R&B Single of the Year ("Written All Over Your Face").

References

African-American musical groups American vocal groups American rhythm and blues musical groups New jack swing music groups Musical groups from Cleveland Atlantic Records artists Vocal quartets {{US-R&B-band-stub