DJ Kool Herc (born 1955) — disc jockey: biography and sources

In detail

DJ Kool Herc studied at Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High School.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are hip-hop.

Residence is recorded at The Bronx.

Distinctions recorded are American Book Awards and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Sources

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1.
“DJ Kool Herc”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q458787: DJ Kool Herc
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