The Crying Pioneer

posted on Dec 13, 2006

When the ironically named Native American (born Sicilian) actor “Iron Eyes Cody” shed a tear for pollution in the 1971 “Crying Indian” PSA, America briefly paused and reflected on how much we had collectively fucked up the planet.





Around the same time, pioneer DJ “Kool Herc” (who shared a similar penchant for recycling) cut and mixed reggae records and breakbeats as he godfathered what is now known as Hip Hop.

Years later, Herc’s canoe has returned to the cluttered Bronx shores to find a sad, misrepresented state of affairs.



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Comments for "The Crying Pioneer"

  1. AINT THIS THE TRUTH!!!!!!????


    — Barrski    Sep 16, 03:40 PM   

  2. yes, very much so.
    fuck reggeaton, i cant believe people ever listened to that shit.


    — juanvsshark    Dec 7, 06:11 PM