Run-DMC

American hip-hop group Run-DMCRun-DMC in 1986. From left to right: Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, Joseph "Run" SimmonsBackground informationOriginQueens, New York City, U.S.GenresHip-hoprap rockWorksDiscographyYears active1983–20022012–20142023LabelsProfileAristaBMGPast members Joseph "Run" Simmons Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell Websiterundmc.com Run-DMC (also formatted Run-D.M.C., RUN DMC, or some combination thereof) was an American hip-hop group formed in Hollis, Queens, New York City in 1983 by Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell. Run-DMC is regarded as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip-hop culture and especially one of the most famous hip-hop acts of the 1980s. Along with Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, and Public Enemy, the group pioneered new-school hip-hop music and helped usher in golden age hip-hop. The group was among the first to popularize the MC and DJ relationship. With the release of Run-D.M.C. (1984), Run-DMC became the first hip-hop group to achieve a Gold record. Run-D.M.C. was followed with the certified Platinum record King of Rock (1985), maki