The beginning of 2016 has been marred by death and today marks another passing of a music legend.
Blowfly, a renowned singer, producer and rapper, passed away today (January 17) according to a post on his official Facebook page. Born Clarence Henry Reid, the 76-year-old artist was in the midst of a battle with terminal liver cancer. His condition was announced just days ago by drummer, “Uncle” Tom Bowker.
Born in 1939, Blowfly was regarded as the “original dirty rapper” and toured with many Hip Hop acts over the years. Numerous artists from the culture have sampled the groundbreaking musician including Eazy-E, RJD2, Wu Tang Clan, Method Man & Redman, DJ Quik, DMX, Main Source, Jurassic 5, Big Daddy Kane and Brand Nubian. He was also known for how he dressed, often donning a mask and cape while performing.
Over five decades, Blowfly released 26 different albums, not including his forthcoming and now posthumous effort 77 Trombones, which is slated for a February drop.
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Clarence Reid, the genius known both by his given name and as Blowfly, the Master of Class, passed peacefully today,…
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