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The Rude Boys | |
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| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul, new jack swing |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Atlantic Records (1989–1993) |
The Rude Boys is a 1990s R&B/vocal group from Cleveland, Ohio, known for their 1991 hit single "Written All Over Your Face". The group consisted of Larry Marcus, Melvin Sephus, and brothers Edward Lee "Buddy" Banks and Joe Little III.
In 2019, The Rude Boys were inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in Detroit, Michigan.[citation needed]
Marcus died in October 2016,[1] and Banks in December 2020.[2]
- ^ Paige, Nathan (October 17, 2016). "Singer/songwriter Larry 'Bingo' Marcus, member of Cleveland R&B group The Rude Boys, dies". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ^ Rizik, Chris (12 December 2020). "R.I.P. Edward "Buddy" Banks of The Rude Boys". soultracks.com. Soultracks. Retrieved 2021-10-05.