On This Day: May 17, 1988 - Run DMC Released Their Fourth Album Tougher Than Leather

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On This Day: May 17, 1988 - Run DMC Released Their Fourth Album Tougher Than Leather.

On this day May 17, 1988, Run DMC released their fourth studio album Tougher Than Leather, a follow up to their groundbreaking hit Raising Hell. The album reached number nine on the Billboard 200 and continued the group’s legacy as pioneers of hip hop, blending hard beats, aggressive lyrics and crossover appeal.

Tougher Than Leather featured standout tracks like Run’s House, Beats to the Rhyme and Mary Mary, pushing the group’s sound into new territory while still staying true to their...
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