Walk This Way
Run-DMC, Aerosmith, and the Song that Changed American Music Forever
by Geoff Edgers
Recommended by Chris Fralic and Judd Apatow
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books and Nonfiction.
Washington Post staff writer Geoff Edgers takes a deep dive into the story behind "Walk This Way," Aerosmith and RunDMC's legendary, groundbreaking mashup that forever changed music. The early 1980s were an exciting time for music. Hair metal bands were selling out stadiums, while clubs and house parties in New York City has spawned a new genre of...
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books and Nonfiction.
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Judd Apatow
“@EdGrapeNutZimm Context is from the book Walk This Way when he agreed to do a tour and open for Run DMC to help them make some money when they needed it. Great book BTW. | Aerosmith, RunDMC, and the Story Behind 'Walk This Way' The Atlantic. — this is a great book!”
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