Joseph Simmons - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 14, 1964 |
|---|---|
| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Founding member of Run-D.M.C. and pioneer in the hip-hop genre. |
Intro
Joseph Simmons, also known as Rev. Run, is an American rapper, producer, DJ, and television personality. He is best known as a founding member of the pioneering hip-hop group Run-D.M.C., which played a crucial role in bringing hip-hop music to mainstream audiences in the 1980s.
Early Life & Background
Joseph Simmons was born in Queens, New York City. He is the younger brother of Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons. Raised in a musically-inclined family, Simmons developed an early interest in music and began his career as DJ Run, before forming Run-D.M.C. with Darryl 'D.M.C.' McDaniels and Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell.
Career Highlights
- Co-founded Run-D.M.C., one of hip-hop's most influential groups.
- Released groundbreaking albums such as 'Raising Hell' and singles like 'Walk This Way' (collaboration with Aerosmith).
- Run-D.M.C. was the first rap group to be nominated for a Grammy and to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 as a member of Run-D.M.C.
- Starred in the reality television series 'Run's House' on MTV.
Trivia
- He was ordained as a Pentecostal minister, earning the nickname 'Rev. Run'.
- Joseph Simmons is the younger brother of hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons.
- He published a book called 'Take Back Your Family: A Challenge to America's Parents', co-written with his wife Justine Simmons.
FAQs
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How old is Joseph Simmons?
Joseph Simmons is 60 years old.
When was Joseph Simmons born?
Joseph Simmons was born the 14 November 1964.
Where is Joseph Simmons from?
Queens, New York City, New York, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About November 14th, 1964, in brief:
- Historical events: Motown singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye achieved a significant milestone by scoring his first U.S. No. 1 single with the hit song 'Baby Don't You Do It', marking a breakthrough in his musical career.
- Day of the week: November 14th, 1964 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Baby Love by The Supremes
- #1 UK song: Oh Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison
- Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti
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