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The Rude Boys

American contemporary R&B group

The Rude Boys are an American 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, Banks in December 2020, and Sephus in October 2026, leaving Joe Little III as the last surviving member.

Discography

Studio albums

Rude Awakening (1990)

Rude House (1992)

Rude as Ever (1997)

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)