Impact: Songs That Changed the World - Run DMC and Aerosmith: Walk This Way (Video 2007)

"Walk This Way" became the original rap/heavy metal video crossover song. With their gold chains and Adidas, they were the first rappers to earn gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums; ... See full summary »

Stars:

Grandmaster Flash, Darryl McDaniels, Jason Mizell

Cast

Credited cast:
Grandmaster Flash	...	Himself
Darryl McDaniels	...	Himself
Jason Mizell	...	Himself
Joe Perry	...	Himself
Vernon Reid	...	Himself
Joseph Simmons	...	Himself
Steven Tyler	...	Himself

Storyline

"Walk This Way" became the original rap/heavy metal video crossover song. With their gold chains and Adidas, they were the first rappers to earn gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums; the first to have their videos played on MTV; the first to appear on American Bandstand; and the first to grace the cover of Rolling Stone.

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Plot Keywords:

rapper | song in title | run dmc | hip hop | rocker

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Genres:

Documentary | Short

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

2007 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

35 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Walk This Way"
Written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry
Performed by Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith

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