Yet another one gone..

[JustCruisin]

I don't know what's wrong with 2016, but it's taking wayyy too many people from this planet..
Heard a song earlier that reminded me of this scene from the movie "Rhyme and Reason"..
This movie was a large influence to me in the 90's, as it exposed me as a young teen living in Iowa, to everything about HipHop and Rap life in the 90's!
Anyways..I watched this awesome scene tonight, flashing back to me as a kid learning some moves from these B-Boys, then read the comments..
Mr. Animation has died! He's the shirtless dude in the vid.. Apparently, he was hit by a taxi in Las Vegas, the same time I was getting to my hotel for the International Boombox Summit in Vegas! Watching some of his vids over the years, he always seemed a real positive guy..
http://youtu.be/hJ4HDaX688w

 

[JustCruisin]

I thought this was a pretty good tribute vid..
http://youtu.be/FwKdoqeVegg

 

[ford93]

Sad to see such talent just snuffed out like that!!

Saw the whole vid. he had great talent.

I know the "Rock Steady Crew" must know about this.

Just sad.

R.I.P. bro'.

 

[mancardo]

No way....I've seen him in Venice :'-(

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

DAMN, that is messed up. While we were in Vegas we lost him and Radio Raheem. :'-(

 

[hardmen]

Air Force Cru 4EVA!!!

Popping in the stars right now!!!

...

 

[howie1976]

Thanks for posting this JC. This just reminds us once again of how fragile life is. Mr. Animation was a true OG and his legend will never be forgotten. R. I. P.

 

[ford93]

Here's a piece of history of the crew he was part of when they were created.

Check it:

http://www.oldschoolhiphop.com/artists/bboys/airforcecrew.htm

Here are the most famous crews.

Check it:

http://www.oldschoolhiphop.com/artists/bboys.htm

More history of the movement.

Check it:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_hip-hop_dance