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.
Marcus died in October 2016, and Banks in December 2020.
Discography Studio albums Rude Awakening (1990) Rude House (1992) Rude as Ever (1997)
Singles YearSinglePeak chart positionsCertifications(sales threshold)AlbumUSUS R&B1990"Come On Let's Do It"—38Rude Awakening1991"Written All Over Your Face"161"Are You Lonely For Me"—1"Heaven"—151992"My Kinda Girl"—4Rude House"Go Ahead and Cry"—431997"Nothing to One"—74Rude as Ever"—" denotes releases that did not chart
Awards and nominations 1991 Billboard Music Awards — No. 1 R&B Single of the Year ("Written All Over Your Face") National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame (2019)
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