Blog: A Grumpy Old Man With A Beard

It's been 30 years since The Sugarhill Gang transformed hip hop from a musical upstart into a chart-topping genre, with their hit single 'Rapper's Delight. To mark this auspicious occasion, the BBC has pulled together a great feature on the impact that hip hop has had in the US , the UK and around the world . While all the pieces are of interest, it's the spotlight on the US - and in particular the Bronx, the birthplace of hip hop - that really hits the nail on the head. For the [...]