This is the first few lines uttered by Darryl “DMC” McDaniels in Run DMC’s iconic song "King of Rock." Released as Run DMC’s second album, it was a crossover hit that cemented them as ...
Run-DMC were already familiar with the song. As DMC [real name Darryl McDaniels] recalled to Classic Rock: ““Before rap ...
Run-DMC went on an extended hiatus after the release of their 1993 album "Down with the King," and as McDaniels dealt alternately with alcohol addiction and a throat condition that made him lose ...