DJ Kool Herc, born Clive Campbell , is a Jamaican-American DJ and performer who is credited with helping originate hip-hop music in the Bronx, New York City, in the 1970s through his "Back to School Jam", hosted on August 11, 1973, at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue.
Also Known As | D.J. Kool Herc, Kool Herc, Clive Campbell |
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Birthday | 1955-04-16 |
Gender | Male |
Homepage | http://djkoolherc.com |
Place of Birth | Kingston, Jamaica |
Popularity | 1.0258 |