Kurtis Blow - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 09, 1959 |
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| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Kurtis Blow's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Being one of the earliest successful rappers, the first hip hop artist to sign with a major label, and his hit single "The Breaks." |
Intro
Kurtis Blow is an influential American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer, recognized as one of the pioneering figures of hip hop music and culture. He gained prominence in the late 1970s and 1980s as the first commercially successful rapper and the first hip hop artist to sign a major record deal.
Early Life & Background
Kurtis Blow, born Kurtis Walker, grew up in Harlem, New York City. He developed an early passion for music, DJing and rapping during the rise of hip hop in the city's streets. He attended high school in the Bronx and started performing under the name Kool DJ Kurt before adopting the stage name Kurtis Blow.
Career Highlights
- First rapper to be signed by a major label, Mercury Records, in 1979.
- Released the seminal track "The Breaks" in 1980, one of the first commercially successful rap singles to achieve gold certification.
- Released several influential albums including his self-titled debut 'Kurtis Blow' (1980), 'Deuce' (1981), and 'Ego Trip' (1984).
- Helped launch the careers of future artists such as Run-DMC and became an important producer and promoter in hip hop.
- Pioneered various aspects of hip hop performance and production, including rap concerts and music videos.
Trivia
- Kurtis Blow was the first rapper to appear on national television, performing on "Soul Train".
- "The Breaks" was the first gold-certified rap song in history.
- He later became an ordained minister.
- He is recognized for his efforts in hip hop education and activism, serving on the Universal Hip Hop Museum board.
FAQs
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Kurtis Blow is 66 years old.
Kurtis Blow was born the 9 August 1959.
New York City, New York, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About August 9th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: The SM-65 Atlas Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) was declared operational on August 9, 1959. This marked a significant advancement in the United States' nuclear deterrent capabilities during the Cold War.
- Day of the week: August 9th, 1959 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Lonely Boy by Paul Anka
- #1 UK song: Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters
- Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder
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