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Man plans to plead guilty in killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay. 2 other men went to trial

Court records show one of three men charged in the killing of Jam Master Jay plans to plead guilty

The Independent UK

Release is on hold for the man cleared of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay

A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC will remain jailed for now

The Independent UK

Man cleared in Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay murder could soon be freed

Jam Master Jay, born Jason Mizell, was fatally shot in his New York City recording studio in 2002

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“Rick said, ‘I think we need to put a bass on it’. One of the kids said, ‘My apartment ain’t too far, I got a bass there’”: How the Beastie Boys saved the day on Aerosmith and Run D.M.C.’s Walk This Way

The Def Jam community spirit was alive and well in NYC's Chung King Studios

Guitar World

Man seeks to be freed after his conviction was tossed in Jam Master Jay murder case

A man whose conviction in the killing of Jam Master Jay was recently overturned is seeking release on a $1 million bond while prosecutors appeal

The Independent UK

“The reaction was overwhelming. We didn’t think it was going to be a big hit, but people were loving it”: How a range of musicians revitalised their careers by shaking up their attitude to songwriting

From Depeche Mode to Aerosmith, we examine those artists who’ve managed to successfully pivot and reach an entirely new audience

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"They commenced to destroy, slaughter and wipe the stage with our blood." How a hip hop powerhouse and a heavy metal institution united to create a whole new genre - and spark one of the rowdiest tours in history

How thrash kingpins Anthrax and hip hop titans Public Enemy created the greatest rap-metal song of all

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“The only gear I brought was a red Hamer prototype. That guitar is magical. I used it on Robert Palmer’s Addicted to Love, David Lee Roth’s California Girls and with Mick Jagger”: Eddie Martinez explains how he helped Run-D.M.C. bring rock to hip hop

Armed with his legendary red Hamer, Martinez stepped into one of the most iconoclastic collaborations of the '80s as Run-D.M.C. became the first hip-hop act to bring the crunch of electric guitar into the rap game

Guitar World

The 35 greatest debut albums of all time, from Arctic Monkeys to Ramones

These records serve as statements of intent and have the power to change or reshape the industry, inspire fellow musicians, and drive essential conversation about our understanding of music. Roisin O'Connor picks the best of the bunch

The Independent UK

“He played a solo that I thought was not great. I said, ‘I feel like you could do better!’”: What Rick Rubin told legendary guitarist Joe Perry during the recording of Run-DMC and Aerosmith’s mega-hit collaboration Walk This Way

The famous producer recalls the making of a groundbreaking classic in an interview with Rick Beato

MusicRadar

"I have no technical ability, and I know nothing about music": Solving the mystery of Rick Rubin, the superproducer who says he doesn’t know how to use a mixing desk

How can a producer that's worked with Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash and Jay-Z have no technical ability - and is he a fraud, or a genius?

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Kings From Queens: The Run-DMC Story review – incredibly honest and raw TV

This look at the hip-hop legends spares no effort in telling their tale exactly as it was, from substance abuse to their darkest hours. It’s intelligent, nuanced TV – even if it could be more open about Russell Simmons

The Guardian - UK

“I had a ridiculously long, complex chord and key change solo section. And who comes to mind? Steve Vai!” How Billy Morrison assembled a guitar lineup that includes John 5, Steve Stevens and Steve Vai for his triumphant comeback solo album

Inspired by a basic signal chain and the “simplest guitar album on the planet”, Billy Idol’s right-hand man feels vindicated with the unplanned success of The Morrison Project

Guitar World

Jam Master Jay's Murder Trial Verdict Brings Closure To Family

Closure for Jam Master Jay's family as verdict is reached in his murder trial, with two men found guilty and facing 20 years to life in prison.

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2 men are found guilty for the 2002 killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay

Jam Master Jay, one-third of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC, was killed in 2002 over a cocaine deal gone bad. A jury found two men guilty of the murder, including his godson.

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Jam Master Jay Murdered By Friend And Godson

Jury verdict reveals Jam Master Jay's friend and godson as the perpetrator of his 2002 murder, bringing closure to a long-standing mystery in the music ind...

International Business Times

Two Men Convicted Of Murdering Run-DMC Member Jam Master Jay

A US federal jury on Tuesday convicted two men of murdering the famed Run-DMC member Jam Master Jay, a case that had gone unsolved for some two decades.

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Two Men Convicted Of Murder In Jam Master Jay Case

Verdict reached in the murder trial of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, shedding light on his life and challenges in the music industry.

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Defense Lawyers Seek Mistrial in Jam Master Jay Murder Case

Defense lawyers in the Jam Master Jay murder trial sought a mistrial, alleging witness contamination. The request was denied by the judge.

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Run-DMC Docuseries Celebrates Iconic Adidas Sneakers and Uniting Influence

Discover the lasting impact of Run-DMC's iconic collaboration with Adidas in the new documentary. Learn how they transformed music and fashion, uniting peo...

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Will murder trial finally solve mystery of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay?

The hip-hop pioneer was shot in a New York studio in 2002 but now a key witness is revealing what he says really happened

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New on Peacock in February 2024 — all the movies and shows to watch

Here's everything coming to Peacock in February 2024, including 'Oppenheimer' and 'Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story'

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Jury selection begins in fatal shooting trial of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

Karl Jordan Jr, 40, and Ronald Washington, 59, are accused of murdering the musician over a drug deal in 2002

International Business Times

Jam Master Jay Murder Trial Underway With Opening Statements

Run-DMC member Jam Master Jay was slain in "an ambush" fueled "by greed and revenge," US prosecutors told jurors Monday, as defense lawyers cast doubt on available evidence in the trial over the alleged murder carried out 20 years ago.

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Jam Master Jay Murder Trial Begins, Ending Decades-Long Mystery

Discover the details surrounding the 2002 murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay and the upcoming trial of the accused perpetrators.

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