plus jazzy had mad skillz on the tables but never really got a chance to show them off except in "brand new funk". i've seen him dj and he can really cut it up.

i love to rock the beat with my hand

in the early days i heard fp and jj do a live gig on the radio. fu--in` fantastic... and the same, i saw jazzy jeff at the jazz cafe 2 years ago. a true scratch professor, and his new album `return of the magnificent` kicks ass. go buy it.

definitely going to pick it up.

any old adverts or picture of the early one available?

It's all about '86. Run-D.M.C. gave us their breakthrough album, Raising Hell. Raising Hell trumped standing perceptions of commercial viability for hip hop groups, achieved triple-platinum status and received critical attention from people that had previously ignored hip hop as an urban fad that would soon disappear from the mainstream consciousness.

According to 'Pitch Invasion' by Barbara Smit (cracking read by the way), the guy credited with inventing the adidas Superstar basket ball shoe is a bloke called Chris Severn. Mr Dassler had the sneaker ready but it was Severn who added the now iconic rubber "shell toe", back in 1969. I know the 35th Anniversary was based on 1970, but that's what the book says.

Wonder if he's still alive? He certainly deserves to be honored/knighted/cannonised the whole kaboodle!! :P

fc

This post was last modified: 23-01-08 06:26 PM by flyingcod.

im an old un here BUT arent fat laced superstars an icon of hiphop dress?i say yes yes and yes again...no doubt about it.along with kangols,cazelz etc.

Eh ?
Who are you fella ?
How about you go introduce yourself ?!?