Artist Bio:
Sugarhill Gang was an American hip hop group formed in 1979. They are best known for their hit single "Rapper's Delight," which is considered one of the pioneering tracks of the genre and one of the first rap songs to gain mainstream success. The group was formed by producer Sylvia Robinson and consisted of members Michael "Wonder Mike" Wright, Henry "Big Bank Hank" Jackson, and Guy "Master Gee" O'Brien. "Rapper's Delight" was released in 1979 and became a commercial success, reaching the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Sugarhill Gang is credited with popularizing hip hop music and bringing it to a wider audience. They released several albums throughout the 1980s and continued to perform and tour over the years. The group's impact on the music industry and the hip hop genre is significant, as they helped pave the way for the future of rap music.
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