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In the News (Fri 4 Dec 09)

  
  Rock Steady Crew and GhettOriginal
The second generation of Rock Steady which were worldwidely famous, consisted of Crazy Legs, Prince Ken Swift, Baby Love, Buck 4, Kuriaki, and Doze.
Rock Steady Crew has always try to keep the original foundation of breaking which is footwork.
To be a official member of Rock Steady Crew, it is necessary to battle with members of Rock Steady Crew in NY and to get props from them.
www.msu.edu /user/okumurak/dancers/rsc.html   (924 words)

  
 Tygereye Entertainment
RSC hopes that this honor will serve as a source of inspiration for the next generation of B-boys and B-girls to continue to preserve the essence of the art form, while growing with the evolution of the dance.
Rock Steady Crew received the Key to the City of Las Vegas on February 21, 2004 for their work with the Las Vegas Arts District.
The Rock Steady Crew Anniversary is held annually to symbolize the preservation of the history and evolution of Hip Hop Culture.
www.tygereye.net /rsc28/index.php   (1213 words)

  
 OldSchoolHipHop.Com - The Rock Steady Crew Biography
Undoubtedly the most highly recognized name in the b-boy world, the Rock Steady Crew was first formed in 1977 in the Bronx, New York.
Not long after this Crazy Legs was named President of the Rock Steady Crew with Frosty Freeze and Ken Swift (who was part of a crew called The Young City Boys and was brought in as an RSC member after battling Crazy Legs) as Co-Vice Presidents.
The established 98th and Amsterdam in New York as Rock Steady Park and it became a meeting place for all RSC members.
www.oldschoolhiphop.com /artists/bboys/rocksteadycrew.htm   (637 words)

  
 Rock Steady Crew - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rock Steady Crew is a breakdancing crew and hip hop group that was established in the Bronx borough of New York City in 1977.
Soon after that performance the RSC became caught up in the diverse 1980s NYC club culture, which at the time was a mix of Rastafarians, Punk Rockers, New Wave listeners, and, of course, hip hop fans.
This tour took the Rock Steady Crew, Afrika Bambaataa, Fab Five Freddie, the McDonalds Double Dutch girls, various DJs and graffiti artists from the rubble of the projects to London and Paris, and was the first international hip hop music tour.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rock_Steady_Crew   (1393 words)

  
 I heard the female singer of the Eighties band "Rock Steady Crew" is dead. Is that true, and if so, how did ...
The Rock Steady Crew was established in 1977 by Bronx b-boys Jimmy D and Jojo.
Wanting to start a crew of his own he went back to the Bronx to look for Jimmy D and the rest of the crew to get permission to start a chapter of his own.
In the winter of 1982 the Rock Steady Crew was invited to perform at the original Ritz nightclub.
www.answerbag.com /q_view/3006   (1788 words)

  
 CMT.com : The Rock Steady Crew : Biography
Initiated by Jojo and Jimmy D., the crew has continually mutated throughout its existence; members have left the fold over the years, and those who join must first battle an existing member and win in order to be included.
Freeze briefly appeared in Flashdance in 1983, and by 1984, the Rock Steady Crew had a recording contract with Virgin.
Despite this, the RSC remained an entity throughout the early '00s.
www.cmt.com /artists/az/rock_steady_crew/bio.jhtml   (262 words)

  
 Original RockSteady Members   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
It was there that the ROCK STEADY name was born despite the initial idea of creating an extra crew to extend the "Untouchable Four B.Boys".
In defining the "Rock Steady Crew" title: The word "ROCK" symbolized the concrete for the bumps and bruises sustained while performing.
Rock Steady Crew became a dominating force in the B.Boy community through the teachings and leadership skills that were implemented by Joe-Joe.
www.hiphopelements.com /Knowledge/RocksteadyHistory.htm   (418 words)

  
 OldSchoolHipHop.Com - The Dynamic Rockers Biography
This group (along with the Rock Steady Crew) was largely responsible for breakdance's entry into the mainstream and international notoriety, yet they are often overlooked when discussing the history of Hip Hop culture.
It was the Dynamic Rockers who had the, now legendary, battle with the Rock Steady Crew in front of Lincoln Center; as well as the U.S.A. (United Skates of America) battle seen in the documentary, "Style Wars".
It was that show, along with Rock Steady's appearance in the film, "Flashdance", that first brought b-boying into national focus.
www.oldschoolhiphop.com /artists/bboys/dynamicrockers.htm   (684 words)

  
 NBC-History
The first known Breaking Crew was called The Nigga Twins and with other crews like The Zulu Kings, The Seven Deadly Sinners, Shanghai Brothers, The Bronx Boys, Rockwell Association, Starchild La Rock, Rock Steady Crew and the Crazy Commanders they were the pioneers.
The biggest crew rivalries during that period (which was the driving force and which was what kept the crews alive) were between SalSoul (this crew changed their name later on to The DiscoKids) and Zulu Kings as well as between Starchild La Rock and Rockwell Association.
Then in '82 a battle between Rock Steady Crew and Dynamic Rockers was recorded for the film/documentary "Style Wars" which was later on also aired nationally on PBS and that's how Breakin found the way to the West Coast of the USA.
members.aol.com /djbeto2209/History.htm   (1662 words)

  
 Rock Steady Crew Est. 1977
Richard "Crazy Legs" Colon, a b-boy since 1977 and veteran of Hip Hop culture, is one of the original members of the Rock Steady Crew and current president.
He and some of the other members of Rock Steady Crew were the first B-boys to perform at Carnegie Hall on Jan 19, 2001.
Crazy Legs hosts and organizes the annual Rock Steady Anniversary, a monumental community event that honors deceased members of the crew and celebrates Hip Hop culture both past and present.
www.bboymasterclass.com /bios.html   (707 words)

  
 TOKYO ROCK STEADY CREW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Crazy-A is a leader of Tokyo Rock Steady Crew.
However, Rock Steady Crew was not origianlly just a "dancing crew" but a "b-boy (hip hop) crew" that represents all aspects of hip hop culture :DJing, rapping, graffiti, and dancing.
When you started dancing, you were not RSC yet.....
www.msu.edu /user/okumurak/dancers/tokyorsc.html   (607 words)

  
 The Rock Steady Crew
Well, except in the case of TISM, that is. In TISM, the Crew are the rock stars.
One night in Geelong, I was last in line as we jogged, Indian-file (the most law-abiding anarchists in rock, us) along the footpath to the stage door, and a passing local, perhaps to show he wasn’t intimidated by seven guys in balaclavas, decided to coat-hanger me. Somewhat shaken, I kept running.
And given all the above, we don’t mind our Crew having their little moments of rock star behaviour (eg, seeing how many bottles of Jack Daniels they can finish and gaffer-tape to the ceiling of the plane before the flight’s over – no mean feat on a 45-minute jag to Adelaide).
www.australiantraveller.com /index.cfm?page_id=1370   (878 words)

  
 The Rock Steady Crew – Music at Last.fm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Rock Steady Crew was one of the most influencial breakdance crew out there at their time.
The Rock Steady Crew was picked up by an record company and they made dope tracks and music videos.
The Rock Steady Crew might not be making music anymore, but if they are, you can help keep other users informed by adding new events when they're announced.
www.last.fm /music/The+Rock+Steady+Crew   (234 words)

  
 AllHipHop.com : Editorial
Less than one year after Mayor Bloomberg proclaimed July 26, 2003 "Rock Steady Crew Day" in New York City, the NYC Parks Department has denied the World Famous Rock Steady Crew access to Bronx public parks for their 27th Anniversary, which is scheduled for July 22-25th, 2004.
These annual events were established to honor members of Rock Steady Crew who passed away, and it has grown to honor all significant contributions to the culture of Hip Hop by individuals who appear to have been overlooked.
This proclamation from the Mayor's Office in 2003 (read at http://www.tygereye.net/rsc27) lists a number of reasons why the Rock Steady Crew is a valuable asset to the City Of New York, however the impact of their art and work extends far beyond the city.
allhiphop.com /editorial/?ID=189   (1420 words)

  
 Rock Steady Crew 29th Anniversary Acquired by DME Subsidiary, The Girls Entertainment
RSC President Crazy Legs, the host and organizer for The Annual Rock Steady Anniversary, states the yearly event is the "authentic Hip-Hop experience for everyone." "This is a pilgrimage for all," Crazy Legs states.
Rock Steady Crew is a break dancing crew and Hip-Hop group that was established in the Bronx borough of New York City in 1977.
The New York Times calls the Rock Steady Crew "the foremost break dancing group in the world today." RSC holds an annual anniversary party in the Bronx, to symbolize the preservation of the history and the evolution of Hip-Hop Culture.
www.primezone.com /newsroom/news.html?d=101679   (777 words)

  
 Manhunt.com: Rock Steady Crew 29th Anniversary To Celebrate Authentic Hip-Hop Experience by Press Release, Gospel and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Rock Steady Crew, noted for maintaining and preserving the origins of hip-hop culture through b-boying, will celebrate its 29th Anniversary this year with a host of events including an underground celebrity basketball game, the 2nd Annual Spy Awards, an invitation-only B-boy/B-girl Battle, and free outdoor concert.
Rock Steady Crew President Crazy Legs, the host and organizer for The Annual Rock Steady Anniversary, states the yearly event is the “authentic hip-hop experience for everyone”.
About The Rock Steady Crew Established in 1977 by Bronx B-boys Jimmy D and Joe Joe, the Rock Steady Crew has grown to thousands worldwide, and has become synonymous with the preservation of true Hip-Hop culture.
www.manhunt.com /news/stories/2006/7/1152322761_RockSteadyCrew29thAnniversaryToCelebrateAuthenticHipHopExpe.html   (1196 words)

  
 CRAZY LEGS PRESENTS: FRIENEMIES BATTLE to Celebrate New Rock Steady Crew 77 Sneaker by Fila
Additionally, the City of Las Vegas awarded the Rock Steady Crew the Key to the City on February 21st, and proclaimed that day to be “Rock Steady Crew Day” in Las Vegas.
The Rock Steady Crew will host the "Frienemies Battle" at The Point C.D.C. 940 Garrison Avenue in the Bronx at 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Crews were rolling thick and a lot of them got along.
www.nobodysmiling.com /hiphop/news/72901.php   (392 words)

  
 Digitronical - Rock Steady Crew   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Martial artist Jerry “fast feet” Fontanez, had initiated and inspired Crazy Legs to revamp RSC for the 90’s, so, along with Q-unique, Crazy Legs went out into the club scene and started re-associating the world with the Rock Steady Crew name.
Crazy Legs is still president of the crew and leading the way in from New York City.
With the Rock Steady Crews 27th anniversary on the horizon, they have plenty more goals in sight.
www.digitronical.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=50   (1508 words)

  
 NPR : Breakdancing, Present at the Creation
He and other members of the Rock Steady Crew were featured in the movie Wild Style, and Colon doubled for actress Jennifer Beals during her breakdancing scenes in the movie Flashdance.
Crazy Legs and other members of the Rock Steady Crew kept breaking, but the public's attention was turned elsewhere when economics entered the equation.
Rock Steady performs in Tokyo on 1983 Wild Style movie tour.
www.npr.org /programs/morning/features/patc/breakdancing   (1107 words)

  
 Scion | RSC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Rock Steady Crew, the leading b-boy organization for nearly 30 years, will offer instruction on today's hottest techniques.
During this seminar, legendary b-boys such as Crazy Legs, will be teaching YOU everything from solid basics to the advanced moves you will need to win your next battle.
At the end of the night, it's time to celebrate the way only Rock Steady can.
www.scion.com /rsc   (159 words)

  
 MEMBERS
"Crazy Legs", a b-boy since the age of 10 yearís old and veteran of Hip Hop culture, is one of the original members of the Rock Steady Crew and current president.
As a member of the Rock Steady Crew he was honored at the First Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors in 2004.
He was inducted into the Hip Hop Hall Of Fame in 2002, was presented with the Source Youth Foundation 2003 Image Award, the 2003 AARTS Award from the Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund, and was also honored as the National Godfather of the 2003 Jersey City Puerto Rican Day Parade.
www.rocksteadycrew.com /crazylegs/crazylegs.html   (829 words)

  
 Scion Presents Rock Steady Crew's Crazy's Commando's Chicago
The culmination of these events will be showcased at the 28th Rock Steady Anniversary in New York, where the regional champions will be brought to battle each other and a champion will be crowned.
WHO: Crazy Legs, the Rock Steady President and arguably the most legendary B-boy alive, and Bonz Malone, member of Rock Steady Crew and renowned NYC hip-hop legend, will be hosting the Crazy’s Commandos 2 day breakdancing experience.
The RSC is bringing these highly anticipated official regional battles to Orlando, Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
www.clubzone.com /events/event19462.html   (514 words)

  
 VIBE.com: The Rock Steady Crew Celebrate 29th Anniversary
The world renowned Rock Steady Crew is celebrating its 29th anniversary.
An underground celebrity basketball game, free outdoor concert and an invitation-only B-boy/B-girl battle are set to be among the included activities to celebrate the Rock Steady Crew’s near 30 years of impact on hip hop culture.
Crazy Legs, The Rock Steady Crew President, also serves as the host and organizer for the annual Rock Steady anniversary.
www.vibe.com /news/news_headlines/2006/07/the_rock_steady_crew_celebrate_anniversary   (377 words)

  
 eBay - rock steady crew, Records, Music items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Hey You The Rock Steady Crew 7in Single VGC PS 45
ROCK STEADY CREW Used to Wish I Could Break 12" VNL G
ROCK STEADY CREW - Used To Wish I Could Break With Rock
search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=rock+steady+crew&...   (369 words)

  
 Rock Steady Crew Biography | Sound Generator   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The name Rock Steady Crew has become synonymous with the preservation of true Hip Hop culture.
Members of RSC remain very active in the community and are involved in several different community outreach programs.
They are in the process of establishing a Rock Steady Foundation, for children, which will provide dance classes and other activities to help influence the youth to stay on the right path throughout life.
www.soundgenerator.com /artists/artists_biography.cfm?artistid=14176   (204 words)

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