Pioneering UK rapper Derek B – full name Derek Boland - launched his career aged 15 and went on to enjoy two top 20 hits in the UK – 1988's 'Good Groove' and 'Bad Young Brother'. He was one of the first rappers to achieve mainstream success in the UK and appeared on Top of the Pops in the late 80's at a time when hip-hop was largely ignored. However, he's best remembered for helping write the infamous 1988 Liverpool FC anthem 'Anfield Rap'. He died of a heart attack in November, aged 44.
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- Drummer Jimmy"The Rev Sullivan from Avenged Sevenfold died on the 28th December, this was written too early...
He should have been on here...
- Sad to see such people leave this world some I dident know who died RIP hope your rocking upstairs
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- Rowland S Howard died on the 30th December.
Very Informative Post. I Feel The Time Has Come For New Stars And Music Legends To Bring Their Work To The Forefront.... It is an opportunity. MUSIC FOR THE NEW GENERATION!
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http://brendenotoole.com/blogs2010/music-for-the-new-generation
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