>http://rapstation.com/td/2DHqvk6i
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>September 16th – T La Rock was born Clarence Ronnie Keaton in
>Manhattan , New York , on this day in 1961.
>
>Rock , the older brother of m.c Special K. of the legendary
>Treacherous Three began deejaying and rapping in the early
>70’s during the earliest days of hip-hop.
>
>Rock’s place in hip-hop was guaranteed , when in 1984 his hit
>single “It’s Yours” became the 1st release for Def Jam
>Recordings in a joint release venture with
>Partytime/Streetwise Records.
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>Rock’s articulate and complex lyrical style would have an
>influence on future legendary m.c.’s like LL Cool J and Nas.
>
>Rock released his debut album “Lyrical King”(From The Boogie
>Down Bronx) in 1987 on Fresh Records.
>
>Rock’s next album would be his last to date when he released
>“On A Warpath” in 1989.
>
>Rock would suffer a traumatic brain injury while attempting to
>break up a fight in front of his brother’s apartment building
>in The Bronx in 1994. After having spent several years
>recovering , Rock began performing again in 2008 and is
>currently working on a new album.

Frukwan of Stetsasonic/Gravediggaz fame celebrated another born day on this day as well