Fearless Four
Members The Great Peso (Mitchell Grant) b. 12/5/59 The Devastating Tito (Tito Jones) b. 5/27/64 Mighty Mike C (Michael Kevin Clee) b. 3/10/63 DLB, The Microphone Wizard (Daryl Barksdale) b. 4/25/?? O.C. (Oscar Rodriguez, Jr.) b. 9/22/62 Krazy Eddie (Eddie Thompson) b. 7/25/60 The Devastating Tito and Master OC were in a duo group called The Houserockers Crew. Gradually they added members: Mike Ski, Troy B (formerly of the Disco Four),...
Fat Boys
Members Kool Rock-Ski (Damon Wimbley) (born November 4, 1966) Prince Markie Dee (Mark Morales) (born February 19, 1968) The Human Beat Box (Darren Robinson) (June 10, 1967 — December 10, 1995) Originally known as The Disco Three, these large boys were discovered at a 1983 talent show at Radio City Music Hall. First Prize at the contest included a recording contract. The Disco Three were protégés of Kurtis Blow , who produced...
Fantasy 3
Members Larry B Silver Fox Charlie Rock This trio released three 12″ records in the early 80’s. First up was “It’s your Rock” on Specific records (1983) produced by Master OC when they were simply known as Fantasy. “Hip Hop Summer”/”Buck Stops Here” in 1984 on CCl records produced by electro gurus Aldo Marin & Hashim. Lastly “Biters in the City” which is the most...
Grandwizard Theodore and the Fantastic Five
Members Grand Wizard Theodore (Theodore Livingston) Waterbed Kev (Kevin Strong) Master Rob (Robin Strong) Prince Whipper Whip (James Whipper) Ruby Dee (Rubin Garcia) Dot-A-Rock (Darryl Mason) In Grandmaster Flash’s early days, his partner was “Mean Gene” Livingston. Gene had a younger brother (who together were known as the L Brothers) that used to practice with Flash named Theodore. Theodore eventually went on to...
Duke Bootee
Ed Fletcher is probably best known for his work on Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five’s seminal hit “The Message”. He was also a session musician at Sugarhill in its heyday. “The Message 2” was released after the split of the Furious 5 and is credited solely to Melle Mel and Duke Bootee. Duke Bootee was a highly prolific producer on the scene from this time up until around 1986 as well as an artist in...
Doug E Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew
Members Doug E Fresh (Doug E Davis) MC Ricky D Chill Will Barry Bee Doug E. Davis was born on September 17, 1966 in the Barbados. Before Darren Robinson of the Fat Boys and Biz Markie, there was Doug E. Fresh “The Original Human Beat Box.” Although others may have gotten more recognition for their beat box skills, it was Doug who started it all. An early 12″ was “Pass the Budda” by Doug Fresh, Spoonie...
