A Conversation with Rev. Run
Performance:
Thursday, November 5, 2009: 7:00 p.m.
United Students Government presents a conversation with Joseph "Reverend Run" Simmons, pioneering musician with Run DMC, author, fashion mogul, and star of the reality program Run's House. BSC Students can purchase up to 2 tickets at $5 each. All other tickets are $15 each. Tickets are available at the Rockwell Hall box office, Student Union box office or charge by phone at 716-878-3005. Rev. Run will center his program on questions sent in by Buffalo State students. To have your question considered, e-mail it to: usgactivities@buffalostate.edu.
Beginning his career as one of the three members of the rap phenomenon known as Run DMC, Simmons and his pioneering rap group are often attributed to putting hip hop on the musical map. Run DMC’s collaboration with Aerosmith on the infamous track “Walk This Way,” gave birth to a fusion of rap and hip hop that has since inspired an entirely new wave of music. If hip hop had a godfather, that man would likely be Reverend Run.
With his trademark Adidas kicks, black sweat-suits, and gold chains, Simmons became far more than a rapper, an MC, or a lyricist. Moreover he has etched himself into the public as an international icon. His flair for fashion carried over into future ventures, where now he stands as the namesake behind Run Athletics, and has put out the wildly successful icon shoe. Teaming up with his brother Russell, CEO of Phat Farm, Simmons has continued to remain a key player in the apparel industry.
With the presence of God in his life, Simmons has become a man of faith and an inspiration for his and his children’s generations. The man once known as the superstar rapper called “Run” found a further, deeper calling as a member of Zoe Ministries. He re-emerged to the world as “Reverend Run” and has since shared his ministry with thousands of fans, both old and new. His book, Words of Wisdom shares his witty, thoughtful, and inspirational views with the world.
Never straying too far from his musical roots, Simmons released a solo album Distortion. Samples of Run DMC hits continue to be heard on radios worldwide, as new artists find ways to incorporate that tried and true old school sound into their new tracks. Simmons also toured with his friend and collaborator Kid Rock.
What Simmons is most famous for this day and age, is for being America’s favorite father, as he and his family broadcast their reality show Runs House on MTV. It is for this notoriety that Simmons is most proud. As a devoted husband and loving father to six beautiful children, he has really found his bliss. Using the media of television, he is able to send out a message to fans and disciples that family is what life is really about. Due to the success of the show, Simmons and his wife, Justine, wrote a book entitled Take Back Your Family which put on paper their tips for successful parenting.
Simmons looks forward to continuing to touch people worldwide through his written works, music, fashion, and television endeavors. The young man from Hollis, Queens with big dreams and even bigger drive and talent, has made his mark on the world as one of the most influential men in American pop culture. For this, he is grateful and blessed.
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Cost:
$15
$5 BSC Students (max 2)
ORDER BY PHONE:
Call 716-878-3005
To view the seating chart, or find directions,
visit our box office.
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