Richie
THE Bronx Boys Rocking
Crew
MY Name Richie

As teenagers,in the early mid 80's, we used to run home from School
to do homework as fast as we could run outside,
Put out a piece of cardboard ,or linoleum and the box (Radio)..
Put on our wind breakers,and practice
(Up-Rocking),Popping,Footworks,or what is known today as-break
dancing one of the movies that inspired us as teenagers.
And I will never forget,was "BEAT STREET" Hip Hop was the blood
that flowed through the vein (bloodline) of the individual,
Which sparked it's adrenaline and ignited ones body and soul.

To produce it's talents,skills and potential,through it's creative non
violent dances.
Dances that kept us all away from all the negativity that surrounded
us.
Giving us something positive to look forward on our free time,
Instead of hanging out with the wrong crowd...doing the wrong things
when we had beef ( problems) with other crews/people.
We used to battle it out on the street corners,side walks,
School yards,and parks,Footwork (Up rocking) Popping,Headpins.
Hand spins windmills,the worm,the famous Michale Jackson.
Moon walk,and other very creative dancing techniques would.
Would be used to battle and beat our opponents!.

The best part about it was that weather you won or lost home you will
go to practice and get even better at what you already knew or
learned newer dancing  styles techniques.
The culture Hip Hop, and Up-rocking communities also produced
Graffiti (Pieces Bombing,throw ups,etc) They all went hand and hand
individuals talents skills and potential,Were tied to their maximum
abilities which made them better!
Although gangs and other  crews brought out each others negative
tone and out look to Graffiti ( crews and gangs members crossing out
each others tags/nmaes or pieces which lead to aggressive
violence,etc).

Graffiti Up-Rocking Bottom Rocking and Hip Hop will.
Forever live on!!!
I must also add if it wasn't for "The Bronx Boys" (TBB).
And it's originator...
"The God father"..."BATCH" ( AKA BATCHY BATCH )-( whom I greatly
honored to have met in this life in person! )

Up-Rocking ( Break dancing ) would have never evolved into what it is
today!
One love and much respect to " THE BRONX BOYS" ( TBB )
Our gratitude goes out to you ALL!!!