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Grandmaster Flash

Joseph Robert Saddler (born January 1, 1958), known by his stage name Grandmaster Flash, is an American musician and DJ. He created a DJ technique called the Quick Mix Theory. This technique serviced the break-dancer and the rapper by elongating the drum breaks through the use of duplicate copies of vinyl. This technique gave birth to cutting and scratching. It also gave rappers better music with…

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Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
January 1st, 1958
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Elektra
Ariola
Strut
Camden
Last updated: September 2nd, 2024

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