So I wrote that title for a reason, because it's true. Santoro: And I remember a Grammy award show where B.B. We rely on readers like you to uphold a free press. Thirty-three years ago this July 4, Run-DMC's cover of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" was released to the masses. Santoro: Because collaborations are everywhere now. Edgers: Well, Rubin had a very specific aesthetic. Santoro: And the American culture was changing, in part thanks to the rise of hip hop. Thirty-three years ago this July 4, Run-DMC's cover of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" was released to the masses. This year, Aerosmith received the MusiCares Person of the Year honor. Joey Kramer is the drummer in Aerosmith, and I had to call those guys back multiple times, I had to talk to management, and finally I determined that I'm not going to tell you who created it. You had no mash ups, there was no such thing as Paul McCartney and Kanye West doing something together. So what were the big discrepancies in stories that jumped out at you? It was without a doubt the second step of our career.”. So I don't know the answer to that, but who would've thought, KRS One going on REM or Chuck D going on Sonic Youth. Right after this song, Yo MTV Raps, Arsenio In Living Color, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, I think all of that was brought to life faster because of "Walk This Way.". I just mentioned the Paul McCartney, Kanye West thing with Rihanna. They just knew it from the record. Santoro: As you said, Rubin offered Steven Tyler and Joe Perry $8,000 to come to New York be a part of that recording, and as you said they were drugged up and drunk as skunks. Geoff Edgers: Yeah, I mean I I noticed that the anniversary of Walk This Way was coming up. Santoro: Were these two bands destined to meet? Support GBH. They pushed him out later on and feuded with him, but without Tim Collins, you don't have this "Walk This Way" recording, and without Tim Collins you don't have the comeback that came afterward. I wouldn't have ever thought of that until I saw it. The new European data protection law requires us to inform you of the following before you use our website: We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps and newsletters and across the Internet based on your interests. Edgers: You know what, another good reference. Edgers: Yes, but I don't love that Billy Ray Cyrus and Lil Nas X, and that's weird to me anyway, that the real Nas is still here and there's this Lil Nas X running around, but I don't know until I hear it. While working on Raising Hell, Rick Rubin pulled out Toys in the Attic. Santoro: What were Joey and bassist Tom Hamilton doing during the recording of this version of "Walk This Way"? For instance, the music video to the song is the first ever featuring Aerosmith staples Joe Perry and Steven Tyler which received significant airtime. "Walk This Way" by Run DMC and Aerosmith is featured on Just Dance 2015, 舞力全开2015, Just Dance Unlimited, and Just Dance Now. Def Jam Records producer Rick Rubin asked Run-DMC to cover a 1975 Aerosmith song. RELATED: Aerosmith Announces Las Vegas Residency Named ‘Deuces Are Wild’, Then, Steven Tyler reveals, “It wound up being so magical. He didn't like anything that was at all glitzy or hair metaly. They follow the leader, and the reality is, WBCN was a leader, and when they played that song it gave permission to all the other radio stations to add it to their rock format. Edgers: Absolutely. Santoro: You interviewed some 75 key people for the book. Would "Tribe Called Quest?" The longer businesses remain closed, the more likely they are to buckle under financial hardship. WGBH News coverage is a resource provided by member-supported public radio. Edgers: Boy, I don't know until I hear it. Santoro: Credit really goes to Run-DMC's young producer Rick Rubin. It just wasn't included. Run-DMC, they used the beat from "Walk This Way," they used that on songs, just like countless other rappers, but they didn't listen to the words. In conclusion, watch Aerosmith accept the honor of MusiCares Person of the Year: Aerosmith Talks About Creating “Walk This Way” With Run-DMC After Grammy Honor, Aerosmith Announces Las Vegas Residency Named ‘Deuces Are Wild’, Iggy Pop Was Very Surprised To Receive The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Sharon Osbourne Reading Out Rap Nominations Was The Top Highlight Of The 2020 Grammys, Kobe Bryant And His Daughter Were Honored At The Grammys. It is part of our fashion. And when they gave that permission, MTV then said, Okay we can put this in heavy rotation.' It's another thing altogether to say that song changed American music forever, which is the hyperbole in the title. Every week, GBH News' Arts Editor Jared Bowen highlights the exhibitions, theater, movies and music you should check out in and around Boston. But before 1986, you couldn't get it on the radio. Members of Run-DMC and Aerosmith reunited to perform their hit “Walk This Way.” The song came out in 1986 and was a huge deal, as it brought awareness to hip hop and rock to new audiences. or "less important three."

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