Run-D.M.C.

Run-D.M.C. is an influential hip-hop group formed in the 1980s, consisting of members Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, and DJ Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell. They are known for pioneering hip-hop's crossover appeal, blending rap with rock, especially evident in their iconic song "Walk This Way" featuring Aerosmith. Run-D.M.C. helped popularize hip-hop culture, showcasing its fashion, style, and sound. They were the first hip-hop group to earn a gold record and are credited with elevating the genre into the mainstream, influencing countless artists and leaving a lasting legacy in music history.