Rev Run of Run DMC

About

Joseph 'Rev. Run' Simmons is a pioneering figure in hip hop, best known as a founding member of the legendary group Run-D.M.C. Hailing from Hollis, Queens, Simmons helped lead hip hop into the mainstream during the 1980s with hits like 'Walk This Way' and 'It's Tricky'. Beyond his musical career, he is an ordained minister and became a household name through the MTV reality show 'Run's House'. His solo career include the 2005 album 'Distortion', and he remains an influential figure in entertainment and music history.