Kool Herc, born Clive Campbell on April 16, 1955 in Jamaica, is a DJ credited with popularizing hard funk and hip hop records in the 1970's. He is widely considered to be the father of hip hop and is credited with laying the foundation for the genre.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $3 million
About
Born Clive Campbell, he is DJ who is credited with popularizing hard funk and hip hop records in the 1970's.
Before Fame
He immigrated from Kingston, Jamaica to the Bronx, New York with his family when he was 12.
Trivia
In 1975, Grandmaster Flash said that he was his musical hero for his contributions to the genre.
Family Life
He was the oldest of six children.
Associated With
Grandmaster Flash was hugely influenced by his work.
