nightclubs helped give hip hop its identity.
He chronicles his life and career in the book, "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash: My Life, My Beats."
In this video excerpt, he explains how he first became curious about the mechanics of sound and how his pioneering nature led him to revolutionize the DJ scene.
Listen to more of the interview here:
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