Fun Fun Fun Fest 2012 RUN DMC Reunion

AUSTIN, TX (JULY 10, 2012) -- Fun Fun Fun Fest is excited to announce today that Run-D.M.C. will perform at the 7th annual festival which takes place November 2-4th in Austin, TX for the first time since disbanding in 2002. Surviving members Joseph "Run" Simmons and Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels will headline the main stage.
Run-D.M.C. formed in Hollis Queens, NY in the early '80s and are considered by many to be the true pioneers of hip-hop, in terms of beats, lyrics, fashion, and impact. Both their self-titled debut as well as the much-lauded Raising Hell in 1986 influenced the youth of a generation and eventually paved the way for many of today's rap's superstars.
Run-D.M.C. retired the moniker in 2002 following the untimely death of legendary DJ and producer, Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell. In honor of Jay's life, FFF festival promoters are working with the band to donate a portion of proceeds to his foundation the JMJ Foundation for Music which is dedicated to providing access to the arts, regardless of socio-economic status, for children and young adults. Learn more about Jay's foundation here: www.jammasterjay.org/JMJfoundation.html
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[@japaneselibrarian]

No doubt that these two men had a hell of a lot of soul searching to do in order to decide to go forth with this. I admire the fact that they tried to honor JMJ for so long. The fact of the matter is that it hurts so d-mn bad to lose someone. They tried to be respectful and all. Maybe now JMJ is up there on a cloud yelling, take that stage BACK, Run DMC!!! Godspeed, 'Fun DMC'!

[@BabyB512]

gah damnit i love my city!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@friskysierra]

Hell yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@emceeAMile]

MUST GET TO TEXAS!!!

[@davidolvera9010]

Holy shit....I'm there.

[@AdamsInc71]

Ur Buggin...His voice is gone because of drinking and doing so many shows...RUN-D.M.C. RIP JMJ!