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WHO'S HOUSE???????!?!?!?!!?
This is actually very cool, possibly worth all the twitter-hype FFF has been dishing out the last week or so... :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RECvZmu8k74&feature=youtu.be
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
Comments
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 8:24 AM, Mista PP said:
Yeah, I'm with ya there, Mandy!!! Well said!!!
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 8:04 AM, MandyStroyer said:
And, I have to say, I am even more excited to see the news that FFF promoters are planning to donate proceeds to a foundation that I completely support. I would love to see them doing something like that EVERY year. I mean, obviously I've decided that the ticket price is still something I'm willing to do (although if it gets much higher in coming years, I don't know)... but having a portion of profits go to organizations that are truly making a difference takes a bit of the sting outta that price, ya know?
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 7:54 AM, MandyStroyer said:
HELL YEAH!!!!
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 7:43 AM, Mista PP said:
Yeah, this is DOPE! I dunno about DMC vocal issue, B, I hope he's good to go! Good question, Ink! Certainly one can't fill his shoes, but I expect someone will play his role...
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 7:39 AM, inkboy200x said:
did not expect this at all. so excited, this is a must see! Can't wait! So the first thing that goes thru my mind is who will they get to play the role of Jam master Jay?
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 7:24 AM, slyd said:
I did not see this one coming. In the words of Argyle for "Die Hard" "Man this isss Christmas music!"
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 7:07 AM, Brrrrrent said:
Very very cool! Nice surprise. I thought DMC had vocal issues now? Maybe I'm wrong.
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 7:00 AM, Mista PP said:
Definitely props on the reveal video!!! Yeah, I was mentally prepping for a "meh" announcement (I like to keep the bar low when possible to minimize my disappointments in life), but I have to admit, I'm very, VERY excited about this!!! :)
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 6:58 AM, Phillip said:
Hell yeah!!! Now this is definitely something to get excited for! Love the reveal video, too.
On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 6:57 AM, Hey.Dude said:
I definitely did not see that coming. Still, pretty rad news