They were the pioneering rap group that brought the street scene into the mainstream in the 1980s, and now the trio behind such hits as It's Tricky, Sucker MC's, and Mary Mary takes their larger than life beats to the Montreux Music Festival with this release of one of the final shows performed before Jam Master Jay's untimely death in 2002. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Founded in 1967, the MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL has established itself as one of the most prestigious annual music events in the world. The extraordinary list of artists who have played there is drawn from across the musical spectrum and from around the world. Now, with the consent of the festival and the artists, Eagle Vision is making these concerts available on DVD for the first time.
Run DMC are one of the true pioneers of rap music and this concert from Montreux in 2001, their only appearance at the festival, captures them at their very best. DMC, Run, and Jam Master Jay perform all their classic hits including "It's Like That," It's Tricky," King of Rock," and their classic "Walk This Way."