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Julius Freeman

There was NOTHING "underground" about Grandmaster Flowers. Along with Pete DJ Jones, Maboya & Plummer, Flowers was known ALL OVER New York. If you lived in New York City in the 70s & partied or were a DJ back then, YOU KNEW the name of Grandmaster Flowers. This is a man who played in the neighborhood, but also played for the folks who had money. You simply DO NOT open for James Brown at Yankee Stadium & be remotely considered to be "underground". Back then, Grandmaster Flowers was the truth & it's sad to think that the only tape that seems to be circulating is the one of that park jam, because that was nowhere near Flowers at his best. Not even close. 

For what it's worth & if you partied in ENY back in 1978, you may remember this. There was a spot named  Club Atlantis on Atlantic & Wyona. The DJs were Eddie Dee & Bambi, & I joined their crew in April 1978 when "Boogie Oogie Oogie" was just blowing up. For a few Saturdays late in 1978, the owners Baby Leon & Walter & managers Sir Derrick & Al Crow brought Grandmaster Flowers to Club Atlantis to play a couple of nights. Big Bob used to hang there befre he started spinning at Laces, Empire & the rest.

Anyway, by that time, that life had caught up with Flowers & it was showing & by that time, he wasn't as sharp nor as smooth as he had been in his prime.

What I'll remember was that huge monitor mixer that he used to use. No headphones, just that huge monitor mixer.

Nevertheless, despite how it all ended, the fact remains that Grandmaster Flowers was there before anyone was dreaming of record deals, there was no such thing called Hip-Hop & no one knew that we were seeing history unfold before our eyes.

What we were, were a bunch of young guys doing something that we loved & were doing it for the love of it, to gain a little notoriety in the neighborhood & of course, to get the ladies.

Folks can call all of the names that they want to, but when we discuss the origins of all of this, if you haven't said Grandmaster Flowers & Pete DJ Jones, then you haven't said nothing.

THEY are where this all began & I say this with respect for all & no disrespect intended to anyone. But if we're going to tell OUR history, then let's tell it right, not based upon politics & b.s.

And check out The Founding Fathers video & listen to what Grandmaster Flash had to say about this.



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Julius Freeman

There was NOTHING "underground" about Grandmaster Flowers. Along with Pete DJ Jones, Maboya & Plummer, Flowers was known ALL OVER New York. If you lived in New York City in the 70s & partied or were a DJ back then, YOU KNEW the name of Grandmaster Flowers. This is a man who played in the neighborhood, but also played for the folks who had money. You simply DO NOT open for James Brown at Yankee Stadium & be remotely considered to be "underground". Back then, Grandmaster Flowers was the truth & it's sad to think that the only tape that seems to be circulating is the one of that park jam, because that was nowhere near Flowers at his best. Not even close. 

For what it's worth & if you partied in ENY back in 1978, you may remember this. There was a spot named  Club Atlantis on Atlantic & Wyona. The DJs were Eddie Dee & Bambi, & I joined their crew in April 1978 when "Boogie Oogie Oogie" was just blowing up. For a few Saturdays late in 1978, the owners Baby Leon & Walter & managers Sir Derrick & Al Crow brought Grandmaster Flowers to Club Atlantis to play a couple of nights. Big Bob used to hang there befre he started spinning at Laces, Empire & the rest.

Anyway, by that time, that life had caught up with Flowers & it was showing & by that time, he wasn't as sharp nor as smooth as he had been in his prime.

What I'll remember was that huge monitor mixer that he used to use. No headphones, just that huge monitor mixer.

Nevertheless, despite how it all ended, the fact remains that Grandmaster Flowers was there before anyone was dreaming of record deals, there was no such thing called Hip-Hop & no one knew that we were seeing history unfold before our eyes.

What we were, were a bunch of young guys doing something that we loved & were doing it for the love of it, to gain a little notoriety in the neighborhood & of course, to get the ladies.

Folks can call all of the names that they want to, but when we discuss the origins of all of this, if you haven't said Grandmaster Flowers & Pete DJ Jones, then you haven't said nothing.

THEY are where this all began & I say this with respect for all & no disrespect intended to anyone. But if we're going to tell OUR history, then let's tell it right, not based upon politics & b.s.

And check out The Founding Fathers video & listen to what Grandmaster Flash had to say about this.

norakat

Would you say the DJ culture where you throwing jams outdoors, w the ill sound systems started on the island of Jamaica ? I hear it went back even couple decades before the 60's there..

Will D

ALWAYS appreciate real information from someone who lived it. Herc gets a lot of deserved attention, but it seems that Flowers and a little later Jones might’ve been there first..Jones in 70 and Flowers even earlier, late 60s. And ya, I’m ALWAYS concerned hearing a recording from back in the day, because it’s easy to get the wrong one that doesn’t fully represent the magic of what was. Interview with Jones shows me a modest invidual trying to present the truths of who was actually there, then. He might’ve been one of the only ones along with Mancuso, who was playing in Manhattan, each to different crowds. Sadly, in many musics the originators aren’t the top businessmen, don’t really benefit or promote and are left in obscurity, just as the Stones would sometimes do a show then drive miles to see an obscure blues artist in the middle of nowhere, because they appreciated their work that’s usually forgotten by the masses.

JewelerTV

The ORIGINAL Grandmaster!!! rest in peace

David Bober

yes..that was me commenting at the end, crazy to see this after all these years. Didn't imagine this existed.
I was part of Flowers' crew from 1975 till about '79. DJ'd as 'Sophistifunk' solo and with Flowers at clubs like The Blue Maze, Walterios, The New World, Club Atlantis, President's Chateau, The Total Experience, so many others...also at venues in Manhattan, the Bronx, boat rides, block parties...alongside DJ's like Maboya, Pete (and Becky) DJ Jones, Elmo the Magic Christian, Ash the Hyper Freak, Action Jackson, The Smith Brothers, DJ Greg, DJ Plummer, just to mention a few. These were exceptional times with wonderfully talented, creative and hard working people that set the stage for all that followed (early Emcees who rhymed on mics along with the music is where rap was born).
Nobody was more innovative and a better mixer the Flowers, a funny, gentle and essentially shy person, he led the whole movement with his choice of records and style.
I was part of his crew (remembering Jamal, Smokey, Henni with the van, many others) living with him at various spots (sometimes above clubs), moving speakers, setting up at gigs, hanging out at all the after hours spots after. Many stories to tell.
I was heartbroken seeing him after many years 'haunting' Tower Records on B'way in Manhattan, addicted to crack and then to learn of his passing. Johnnie, as his family called him, was an influence on so many (Larry Levan for one), and was so immersed in the life and music, he deserves utmost respect and credit.
I'm glad for what I stumbled on and read below after all these years away from 'the life'. (Wendy, I remember you! Damn you were fine, still are!).
I was led away by cocaine as many were in this days, but thankfully survived to tell what I can remember of the person he was and the times we shared. Be glad to post more as three memories flood back.
Love to you Cameron and all who remember!

Solomon Northup

Much respect big brother. Thanks for sharing your story which adds on to my knowledge & prior theories about the President Chateau. Sad that not many people in BK know the histories & past glory of their own neighborhoods. Wish we could hear more of your stories . peace.
BK NYC Forever

Rick Jason

David Bober. That's you with the big fro?

David Bober

I'd be glad to tell what I can remember. You can contact me privately anytime!

Old School Hip Hop Lust

Wow. I would LOVE to interview you. This is valuable!

Rick Jason

It's an honor to finally meet some of The Grandmaster's crew!!!! I've been looking for you for a while now. Does anybody have charts of the GMF records. I know The Grandmaster was an influence on Kenny Dope among others.

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