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




　

　

Aerosmith: Rag Doll (1988)

Aerosmith completed their comback with their final single off Permanent Vacation. The band appeared dead until resuscitated by Run DMC. The comeback album featured four hit singles including "Rag Doll", which recounts a hedonistic man's conquests.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv2vx57BYi8

Run DMC: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2009

Run DMC was a hip hop trio from Queens, New York. They are the greatest, most influential rap/hip hop acts in history. Joseph "Run" Simmons, Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell, and Darryl (DMC) McDaniels grew up in Hollis, Queens. The act signed with Profile Records and released their first single in 1983.

It's Like That (1983): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hN1SKVx31s


They quickly ascended the Hip Hop echelon and whisked away the Old School Hip Hip artists.

King of Rock (1985): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXzWlPL_TKw

My Adidas (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA8DsUN6g_k


Then, they broke into the mainstream. Their cover of "Walk this Way" was a pivotal moment in music history.

Walk This Way w/Aerosmith (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B_UYYPb-Gk

You Be Illin' (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5yaK7xHWmU

It's Tricky (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-O5IHVhWj0

Christmas in Hollis (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR07r0ZMFb8

Mary, Mary (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgmyVLheqkQ

Down with the King (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUXpNMMqW1A


The band did little after their last hit. Substance abuse, creative differences, and personal issues held Run DMC back. In 2002, Jam Master Jay was murdered and Run DMC retired.

Aerosmith: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/aerosmith/bio/

Official Site: http://aerosmith.com/#3

Aerosmith is a contender for greatest American rock band of all time. They have incorporated blues, hard rock, and pop to create a unique sound that has since been copied ad nausea by other acts.

Steven Tyler formed a band in 1964 while Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton formed their own band. The pair moved to Boston, met Joey Kramer and Tyler and formed what became Aerosmith. Brad Whitford joined in 1971 completing the classic lineup.

Mama Kin (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_A4JXV8puo

Groundbreaking, considered the first power ballad,

Dream On (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd6F8XKZ-WM

Same Old Song and Dance (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzdWPwVTWsI

Train Kept-A-Rollin’ (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxXI2BPRzaA

Sweet Emotion (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82cJgPXU-ik

Walk This Way (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6HDsPzdHC0

Toys in the Attic (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9suQV31jTI

Back in the Saddle (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj3p59T69hA

Chip Away the Stone (1978): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X9UZhr5Lwc

Drugs and infighting led Perry and Whitford to leave the band in 1979. Aerosmith entered a lost period.

Lightning Strikes (1982): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-TSvxZ40RQ

Perry and Whitford eventually rejoined the band. However, it looked like Aerosmith’s best days were behind them.

Until Run DMC…

Walk This Way (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B_UYYPb-Gk

Rehabbed and reinvigorated, Aerosmith returned triumphant.

Dude Looks Like a Lady (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf0oXY4nDxE

Angel (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBTOGVb_cQg

Rag Doll (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgRJ81hTFG0

Janie’s Got A Gun (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqQn2ADZE1A

Love in an Elevator (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Yrhv33Zb8

What It Takes (1990): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSnuQcFgvDo

The LA Riots inspired…

Livin’ On the Edge (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nqcL0mjMjw

Alicia Silverstone’s video appearances became iconic.

Cryin’ (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfNmyxV2Ncw

Amazing (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSmOvYzSeaQ

Crazy (1994):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMNgbISmF4I

From Armageddon:

I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing (1998): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo_0UXRY_rY

Their last major radio hit…with Mila Kunis

Jaded (2001): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=705LEH3j2g0Since 2001, they have released albums, Steven Tyler became an American Idol Judge, and rumors of drug abuse filled the rock rumor mill.

Can’t Stop Lovin’ You w/Carrie Underwood (2013): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrYbh9g3Pw0

807. Walk This Way by Aerosmith (1975)

"Walk This Way" was a hit for Aerosmith in 1975 and then reinvigorated their career in 1986. The band fell on hard times due to excessive drug use. In fact, Run DMC never heard of Aerosmith before covering the song. Their version resurrected Aerosmith who went on to a enjoy a second run.

Aerosmith:

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

Run DMC:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B_UYYPb-Gk