The irony is that, 25 years later, RUN DMC is being welcomed onto that hallowed ground.
But RUN DMC did achieve a number of historic firsts during its heyday in the 1980s.
And, for a majority of Americans, RUN DMC was the first rap group they had ever seen or heard.
The music of RUN DMC was raw and hard-hitting at a time when even heavy metal was sounding kind of tame.
Saturday, when RUN DMC accepts its induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the group's DJ will not be there.
Rev Run, an ordained minister and the lead vocalist for Run DMC.
Cool as the kids here may be they are far from self-conscious, singing along to whatever is dished up, from Plastic Bertrand to Run DMC.
Craig David, Flo Rida and Taio Cruz also performed at the ceremony, which was hosted by Spice Girl Mel B and Run DMC's Rev Run.
What many consider RUN DMC's definitive track came out in 1986.
William donned headphones to DJ at the centre - but admitted his attempt at mixing Run DMC's It's Like That with a collection of beats and samples had been more difficult than his day job of flying a helicopter.
From then on, Solomon received a steady stream of attention from hip-hop heavyweights, collaborating on songs with the likes of DMC (of Run-DMC), Cassidy and Talib Kweli (he also appeared as an honorable mention on our Best Jewish Rappers list, released last Hanukkah).
Mr. COLEMAN: Oh, my primary influences musically are Charlie Daniels, Jerry Reed, Metallica, Run-DMC, L.L. Cool J, Dwight Yoakam, you know, people along those lines.
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