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1. His invention of dj techniques laid the
ground work for modern day dj’ing
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious FiveGrandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
was the first dj to physically touch the
record in a backward, forward and
counterclockwise motion
Born Joseph Saddler in the Bronx, New
York, considered a hip hop pioneer
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2. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious FiveGrandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
First dj to have rappers perform on his
records
His group The Furious 5 was formed in
1978, and consisted of Melle Mel,
Scorpio, Kid Creole, Cowboy, Rahiem
Their song “The Message” was the first
to speak about social issues

3. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious FiveGrandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
The song “Rapture” by Blondie
introduced them to the mainstream
audience
They are the first hip hop group to be
inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of
fame
Rolling Stone magazine named “The
Message” as the greatest hip hop song
of all time