July 9, 2012

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Though they've been on hiatus since 2002, the year that founding member Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell was murdered, Run-DMC is officially back together, according to reports.

Per a reliable source connected with both Darryl "DMC" McDaniels and Joseph "Run" Simmons, "Run-DMC is definitely back together, and it's a great day for hip-hop."

Since 2002, Run and DMC have refused to perform together due to Mizell's death: “We can’t perform anymore. Nobody wants to see Run-DMC without Jay,” Run said in 2002. The duo even declined to play their April 2009 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

No word yet on new material or dates of reunion shows. Run-DMC hasn't released an album since 2001's Crown Royal.

I hope all goes well for them, their logo is being copied by just about everybody trying to be hip and retro.

I thought the reason why they stop performing was due to DMC's voice?

debbiedean2 said:

I thought the reason why they stop performing was due to DMC's voice?

No it was because of the passing of Jay. I also thought Rev Run quit rap all together because he is a minister now. He was at my school last year. He did a hip hop seminar, not alot of people came. I was disappointed in his comments on todays music though. He said he was happy with the way rap is presented today and even said he liked Drake, Nikki, Jay Z, Wayne etc. If this is true I rather them not come back and tarnish their legacy with bubble gum music just to get played on the radio since he thinks selling out is sooo great fuck otta here.

mjscarousal said:

debbiedean2 said:

I thought the reason why they stop performing was due to DMC's voice?

No it was because of the passing of Jay. I also thought Rev Run quit rap all together because he is a minister now. He was at my school last year. He did a hip hop seminar, not alot of people came. I was disappointed in his comments on todays music though. He said he was happy with the way rap is presented today and even said he liked Drake, Nikki, Jay Z, Wayne etc. If this is true I rather them not come back and tarnish their legacy with bubble gum music just to get played on the radio since he thinks selling out is sooo great fuck otta here.

I see... true.

I will still await a release with bated breath

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There were actually so many stories about what led to their breakup but apparently they were still together when JMJ got killed.

They never stopped looking at each other as brothers. It's just that when they got older, Joey and Daryl just had different paths and they couldn't agree on the chosen path. Sure Daryl had vocal problems but even then he still wanted to tour when Joey didn't.

Also there was something bittersweet about the funeral. They couldn't even agree on what happened at the funeral. But I think them being inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame did give them time to heal old wounds.

Hopefully it'll work out for the best for them both. They're legends in the game. Much love.

More Reunion News:

Run and DMC have agreed to perform this fall at the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, TX.

In honor of Jam Master Jay, organizers of the three-day showcase are working with the group to donate a portion of the event's proceeds to Jay's JMJ Foundation for Music.

The non-profit group is dedicated to providing access to the arts to children and young adults, regardless of socio-economic status.

The Fun Fun Fun Fest takes place Nov. 2-4. Passes are already on sale.

(Source: ABC Radio)

mjscarousal said:

I also thought Rev Run quit rap all together because he is a minister now.

He released a solo album a few years ago

MickyDolenz said:

mjscarousal said:

I also thought Rev Run quit rap all together because he is a minister now.

He released a solo album a few years ago

O... thanks for that

Rev Ron looking menacing in the formal regalia of Count Vlad Dracula as a city is set ablaze.

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MickyDolenz said:

mjscarousal said:

I also thought Rev Run quit rap all together because he is a minister now.

He released a solo album a few years ago

Man... that is one of the shittiest album covers I ever seen in my life... who was he fooling?

His daughter is FINE though...

Timmy84 said:

MickyDolenz said:

He released a solo album a few years ago

Man... that is one of the shittiest album covers I ever seen in my life... who was he fooling?

Identity said:

Rev Ron looking menacing in the formal regalia of Count Vlad Dracula as a city is set ablaze.

Maybe he's being called by Commissioner Gordon. Don't you see the signal in the sky?

Azz said:

Timmy84 said:

Man... that is one of the shittiest album covers I ever seen in my life... who was he fooling?

I mean seriously it look like he was imitating a painting and it went horribly wrong.

Here's some songs from the album