El-P of elope the Jewels,Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers and other musicians pay tribute to ‘godfather of hip-hop’, who has died of liver cancerClarence Reid, or also known by his stage name Blowfly,has died aged 76. Blowfly was renowned for making x-rated, often comedic, and party records from the 1970s onwards and has been described as the godfather of hip-hop” due to his influence on the genre. His work has been sampled by Beyoncé,Wu-Tang Clan, DJ Shadow, and Eazy-E and the Avalanches,among others.
According to a statement on his Facebook page, Reid died on 17 January from liver cancer. The statement, and written by his drummer Tom Bowker,says: “[Clarence’s sister Virginia and I thank you for all the love you have shown this week. We also thank you for supporting Clarence’s 50+ year music career – particularly these final few years. We love you and will keep you informed on services and tribute performances in Clarence’s honour.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com