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Orko
Orko (Roger Romero) was one of the early West Coast legends. He started breakin in 1981. In 1986, we went into the army, but he returned to the scene in 1994. Check Out Some Early Orko Footage Back to B-Boys...
The New York City Breakers
This group was inspired by the Lincoln Center battle between The Rock Steady Crew and The Dynamic Rockers that received so much media attention. They realized that they could actually make something of the b-boy scene. Their first real exposure came in 1982 with an offer to battle Rock Steady in NYC at a club called Negril which was run by Michael Holman (later of “Graffiti Rock” fame). Holman was tired of having just...
The Nigga Twins
These guys were really pioneers in the b-boy world. They were at their most active period during the mid 70’s before many other well known crews started up. They were the first group to really take to the floor with footwork and mixed in vertical moves including the sling shot. They were known for their high fashion including trench coats and often times they were sporting cigars as part of their routines. Additional info by Mr...
