Run-DMC and Raising Hell: 40 Years

Explore the revolutionary influence of the iconic hip-hop collective Run-DMC with their seminal album, "Raising Hell," as it marks 40 years since its release. Originating from Queens, New York, in 1985, Run-DMC joined forces with renowned heavy metal producer Rick Rubin to craft this landmark album, featuring one of the most pivotal songs in both rap and rock history. "Raising Hell" achieved double platinum status, selling over 3 million copies. Their collaboration with rock legends Aerosmith to revamp the 1975 hit "Walk This Way" played a crucial role in catapulting hip-hop into popular culture and birthing the rap-rock fusion genre.In the book "Run DMC and Raising Hell: 40 Years," esteemed hip-hop historian JayQuan delves into every facet of this influential release. He offers insights into the group's career leading up to 1986, conducts in-depth analyses of each track, and explores figures integral to the project, including Rick Rubin. The book also covers the subsequent tour and promotional efforts, as well as the group's trajectory after the album's success. Drawing extensively from interviews with key personalities, including surviving members Joseph "Run" Simmons and Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, alongside studio and record label staff, JayQuan provides an intricately detailed account.This elegantly presented slipcased hardcover, filled with performance and candid photographs along with selected memorabilia, represents the definitive account of an album that profoundly impacted both rap and rock. It's an essential piece for any enthusiast's collection. The "Great Albums" series commemorates revered albums in rock history with meticulously detailed documents for fans to cherish. Explore more groundbreaking works with titles such as "Pink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon," "The Who & Quadrophenia," "Prince and Purple Rain," "Queen & A Night at the Opera," "Bruce Springsteen and Born to Run," and "Rush and 2112," among others.