Rap pioneer Big Bank Hank of the Sugar Hill Gang has passed away at 57 years old. Hank, real name Henry Jackson, has been battling cancer,…
Considered by many to be the first hip-hop recording, Sugar Hill Gang’s seminal hit “Rapper’s Delight” has been entered into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. The 1979 hit is one of 25 sound recordings enshrined into the registry, reports the South Ben Tribune. Others include: Prince’s Purple Rain album, Parliament’s “Mothership Connection,” and two hits from […]
