When Jimi Hendrix broke onto the London scene in ’66, he caught people’s attention for a number of reasons. Obviously, his highly personal style of dress (not to mention his skin color) stood out. But ...
This year, NPR, along with member stations, has been marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. One of those stations, KEXP in Seattle, has been celebrating with a weekly podcast, 50 Years Of Hip-Hop.
This post focuses on Grand Wizard Theodore, highlighting his role in revolutionizing hip-hop music through the invention of scratching. Grand Wizard Theodore is known throughout the world as the man ...