Melvin Glover better known by his stage name Grandmaster Melle Mel (or simply Melle Mel) is an American hip hop recording artist who was the lead vocalist and songwriter of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Glover began performing in the late 1970s. He may have been the first rapper to call himself MC (master of ceremonies). Other Furious Five members included his brother The Kidd Creole (Nathaniel Glover), Scorpio (Eddie Morris), Rahiem (Guy Todd Williams) and Cowboy (Keith Wiggins). While a member of the group, Cowboy created the term hip-hop while teasing a friend who had just joined the US Army, by scat singing the words "hip/hop/hip/hop" in a way that mimicked the rhythmic cadence of marching soldiers.
Bio:
Melvin Glover better known by his stage name Grandmaster Melle Mel (or simply Melle Mel) is an American hip hop recording artist who was the lead vocalist and songwriter of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Glover began performing in the late 1970s. He may have been the first rapper to call himself MC (master of ceremonies). Other Furious Five members included his brother The Kidd Creole (Nathaniel Glover), Scorpio (Eddie Morris), Rahiem (Guy Todd Williams) and Cowboy (Keith Wiggins). While a member of the group, Cowboy created the term hip-hop while teasing a friend who had just joined the US Army, by scat singing the words "hip/hop/hip/hop" in a way that mimicked the rhythmic cadence of marching soldiers.
Tivia:
Former lead rapper for Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.Performs the rap portion of Chaka Khan's 1984 hit "I Feel For You."Legendary MC from the early days of hip-hop.Pro Wrestling Manager and Professional Wrestler.
Melvin Glover better known by his stage name Grandmaster Melle Mel (or simply Melle Mel) is an American hip hop recording artist who was the lead vocalist and songwriter of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Glover began performing in the late 1
Trivia:
Former lead rapper for Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.Performs the rap portion of Chaka Khan's 1984 hit "I Feel For You."Legendary MC from the early days of hip-hop.Pro Wrestling Manager and Professional Wrestler.
Trademarks:
Bulky Muscular frame
Often takes off his shirt in the middle of live performances.
Job title:
Actor,Composer,Music Department
Others works:
A member of the "Artists United Against Apartheid" charity project in 1985.
(2015) Music video for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: "Downtown"