Joseph Simmons

Joseph "Run" Simmons, a.k.a. Reverend Run (b. November 14, 1964 in Jamaica, Queens) was one of the founding members of hip hop group Run-DMC. Simmons was one of the lead vocalists of the group, along with co-founder and friend Darryl "DMC" McDaniels. The group's work is considered by many to be inventive and original, using numerous revolutionary styles, including the work of DJ Jam Master Jay.

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November 14 - 1964 - Jamaica, Queens - Hip hop - Run-DMC - Darryl "DMC" McDaniels - DJ - Jam Master Jay

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Rev Run recently completed his first solo album, titled Distortion. The first single from the album, Mind On the Road, will be featured in EA Sports Madden NFL 2006.

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EA Sports - Madden NFL

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Simmons is the brother of Def Jam Records founder and music producer Russell Simmons.

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Def Jam Records - Russell Simmons

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In September 2005, Simmons, under the stage name of 'Rev Run' featured on a single release from UK pop band Liberty X, titled "Song For Lovers."

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September - 2005 - Stage name - UK - Pop - Liberty X

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