Historical Artist Profile
Run-D.M.C.
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2009
Biography & Overview
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.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
2 Charted Tracks
"Walk This Way"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #4
"Down With The King"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #21
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
12 Charted Tracks
"Walk This Way"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #8
"It'S Tricky"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #16
"Run'S House"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #37
"You Be Illin'"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #42
"What'S It All About"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #48
"Christmas In Hollis"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #56
"My Adidas"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #62
"Ghostbusters"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #65
"Down With The King"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #69
"King Of Rock"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #80
"Walk This Way/It'S Like That"
Entered Charts: 2003
Peak: #80
"Mary Mary"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #86