Grand Wizzard Theodore

Grand Wizzard Theodore
Grand Wizzard Theodore at BelTek festival 2009
Grand Wizzard Theodore at BelTek festival 2009
Background information
Birth nameTheodore Livingston
Born (1963-03-05) March 5, 1963 (age 61)
The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
Years active1977–present
Theodore doing his famous "needle drop" at the Experience Music Project in Seattle 2002

Theodore Livingston (born March 5, 1963), better known as Grand Wizzard Theodore, is an American musician and DJ. He is widely credited as the inventor of the scratching technique.[1][2] In addition to scratching, he gained credibility for his mastery of needle drops and other techniques which he invented or perfected.

  1. ^ David Dye (February 22, 2007). "NPR: The Birth of Rap: A Look Back". NPR.
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