Public Enemy: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2013

Official Site: http://www.publicenemy.com/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/public-enemy/bio/



Public Enemy formed in 1982 and won renown for their politically charged lyrics. In the end, Chuck D wanted the group to combine Run DMC with activism. They became an outlet for the frustrations of the black community.

They released their debut album in 1987.

You're Gonna Get Yours (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYblg4i2HD8

Bring the Noise (1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Jeyif7bB4

Don't Believe the Hype (1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK8sxngSWaU

Fight the Power (1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PaoLy7PHwk

Welcome to the Terrordome (1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmmS5Odu6Ag

911 is a Joke (1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPNK0VspQ0M

Can't Truss It (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am9BqZ6eA5c

Shut 'Em Down (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wOcOBjB3uU

Give It Up (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlCxBD5ROB8

He Got Game w/Stephen Stills (1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FmPskTljo0

Make Love Fuck War w/Moby (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TTrUqtFKHA



In 2004, Flavor Flav became a TV Star on The Surreal Life.

Amerikan Gangster (2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVKy-5OA5Pk

I Shall Not Be Moved (2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnvFfxlSAzY




　

　

Top 15 songs of the 2000s: #11-15

The further back I go, the easier it becomes to come up with songs...interesting.  These are favorites...

11. OTHERSIDE- RHCP

12. MINORITY- GREEN DAY

13. THINGS HAVE CHANGED- BOB DYLAN

14. BREAKOUT- FOO FIGHTERS

15. Southside- MOBY w/Gwen Stefani

Moby w/Gwen Stefani: Southside (2000)

Love the video for "Southside." It says so much through parody.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV0KmOYfomM