The Rude Boys

The Rude Boys is a 1990s R&B/vocal group from Cleveland, Ohio. The group consisted of Larry Marcus, Melvin Sephus, and brothers Edward Lee "Buddy" Banks and Joe Little III. Marcus later died in October 2016. In 2019 The Rude Boys were inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in Detroit, Michigan. Banks died in December 2020.

Studio albums

 * Rude Awakening (1990)
 * Rude House (1992)
 * Rude as Ever (1997)

Awards and nominations

 * 1991 Billboard Music Award won for The Rude Boys No. 1 R&B Single of the Year ("Written All Over Your Face"). In 2019 The Rude Boys were introduced into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame