Play Walk This Way Through Run DMC History Quiz
Walk This Way Through Run DMC History Quiz
Test your knowledge of Run-D.M.C. with this fun and engaging quiz covering the legendary hip-hop group’s history, hits, and cultural impact.|Challenge yourself and see how well you know one of rap’s most influential pioneers!
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Did You Know?
Run-D.M.C. performed at Live Aid in 1985, one of the few rap acts included in the massive global concert event.
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Q:Who were the original members of Run-DMC?
A:Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell.
Run-DMC formed in Hollis, Queens, in the early 1980s. The trio—Run, D.M.C., and Jam Master Jay—became one of hip-hop’s first groups to achieve mainstream success and define a cultural movement.
Q:What was Run-DMC’s first major hit?
A:“It’s Like That.”
Released in 1983, “It’s Like That” introduced Run-DMC’s minimalist beats and raw vocal delivery. The song became a pivotal moment for hip-hop’s early crossover into pop culture and mainstream radio.
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Did You Know?
Run-D.M.C. was the first rap group to have a gold album with their 1984 debut, 'Run-D.M.C.', marking a major milestone for hip-hop on the Billboard charts.