'Name is Run my son ... Number one for fun'

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

This is a big one: If all goes according to plan, Rev. Run (a.k.a. Joseph Simmons) from Run-DMC will be this week's guest on the Stuck in the '80s podcast.

Run is coming through the Tampa Bay area on Monday, Sept. 29, for a book-signing appearance at the Borders Book Store at 909 N Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. According to Borders, Run will take a few questions, sign his new book -- Take Back Your Family: A Challenge to America's Parents -- and pose for photos. The event begins at 7 p.m.

But on Friday, we're hoping to chat with Run on the podcast. Among the first things out of our gaping mouths: Congrats on this week's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination!

With so many things to ask one of the pioneers of hip-hop, it's going to be tough to prioritize questions. So please let me know what burning questions YOU would ask Rev. Run. And then cross your fingers while I await final confirmation.

"Who's house? Run's house!"

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Posted by Steve Spears at 3:28:13 pm on September 24, 2008 in

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