Funk styles: Introduction to popping & locking
May 15th 2006 12:37
R.I.P. Skeeter Rabbit (electricboogaloos.com)
Locking was created by Don Campbell aka "Campbellock" of the 'Original Lockers' in the early 1970s in Los Angeles, and others contributed to the art form by creating moves. All the steps have meaning behind them deriving from soul and funk. Popping was created by Boogaloo Sam of the Electric Boogaloo.
[Note: Tony Tones (Nu Skool Club) would like to clear up there are TWO Skeeter Rabbits, one from Electric Boogaloos and one from the Original Lockers. Now why are there two people with the same name?]
For those who don't know what Locking is, check these videos:
The creator himself, Don Campbellocking
Hilty & Bosch at the RedBull BC One Comp - they are absolutely amazing!
H&B at it again - still amazing and completely different to the previous video
Hilty & Bosch & Special guests
Original Lockers (lockerlegends.com)
After news of his passing, so many videos appeared on Youtube, Google video and the like Skeeter Rabbit in action:
Skeeter Rabbit popping and electric boogaloo-ing at a David Bowie concert
Skeeter Rabbit electric boogaloo-ing and popping
To learn more, visit:
http://www.electricboogaloos.com/
http://www.lockerlegends.com/
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Comment by Anonymous
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSoVKUVOnfQ
Comment by Trina
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Comment by Myuzikal Flare
the reason for shared names is due to a mix of media confusion (to OSR's detriment) and dodgy business practices... that's the worst, most plain way i can put it.
Comment by Trina
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Comment by Anonymous
The Lockerlegends Website address has been changed from its Dot com location The new address is
www.lockerlegends.net