Grand Wizard Theodore is THA MAN!

[@99tstaples]

Grand Wizard Theodore... I was a preteen watching him spin at the Minisink Center near 170th st in the BX in the shadow of the #4 train. As everyone break danced and boogied, I stood there in the bboy stance and watched everything HE did (Obviously NO youtube then) I smile 35 plus later at what he has contributed to the DJ culture. Salute!!

[@rkless_jayirl13]

Wish I could've been there. Lived on 170 but not at that time.

[@romebigred2]

Did you know you were witnessing history?

[@Aesop101]

Me too. And im from Mt Eden. BX.

[@djTLMtv]

No, Theodore is acknowledged worldwide as the inventor of the scratch. Cats like Flash took it to the next level, but Grandwizard Theodore is the originator of the scratch.

[@andyolivan6713]

Yessir, learning about the originators of HipHop really helps me appreciate the culture in its entirety

[@DatHoodCook]

Didn't know that!! Thanks!

[@rlmccoy252]

Theo was a student of Flash

[@bgvan37]

Theodore learned from Flash. Flash left his equipment at mean gene house. Mean gene is Theodore big brother.

[@obscuremusictabs5927]

@@bgvan37 Scratching was actually invented by Richard Nixon who accidentally bumped his gramophone after one too many cocktails. He called a cabinet meeting and they decided he wasn't cool enough to be the face of scratching so they brought in a New York crew.

[@EAPGtv]

That crowd doesn't realize they are in the presence of a true legend. HAIL GRANDWIZARD THEODORE!!!

[@John-gp9qf]

This is like watching Mozart or Bach or Beethoven...we are lucky to be alive to witness this, it's a lot to see a symphony coming from one man.

[@hadbl12]

I’ve watched this maybe 20 times and his blind needle drop blows my mind every time.. He’s a beast!!!

[@DatHoodCook]

Yes! Wow!

[@rafaelcasiano7871]

Saw him do this at T-Connection and Underground he is the creator of that

[@RUDOLPHLYRICS]

He's doing that with no record markings on the first records. True school impressiveness. I don't think people know how difficult it is to needle drop

[@chocolatepowershovel]

RUDOLPHLYRICS i tried to needle drop once.......lololol...i failes epicly

[@djkaneck1]

Thank you!

[@2turbo4u]

Needle dropping is hard and I mastered it but not like this!

[@Pjiggy]

It's only hard until it's not.

[@ggrant7400]

THEY DON'T!

[@peacebwithu97]

AMAZING ! This guy INVENTED scratch. "Only a few will understand and appreciate what's about to happen."--SO true.

[@rkless_jayirl13]

When I heard that line...🌶

[@tommoraw198]

I was there! When I first heard Theodore it was in the Bronx at Duck City MC Smiley first female MC was Rockin the mic while Theodore was rocking the ones and twos. If you wasn't there you would never understand that was Hip Hop at its best!

[@carlsusa8395]

@@tommoraw198 stop lying! U wasn’t there !

[@zonalibrer3357]

@Adrienne ..and with 12 Years old bring a Flash neighbour

[@griffith7651]

Na grandmaster flash did but grandmaster Theodore was his first successful protegee

[@bigstacks1463]

Hip-hop culture at its finest!!! On the wheels, that's how it all started. Real heads know!!! Respect to Grand Wizard Theodore for his inspiring me on the wheels as a youngster!!! Hip-hop legend in effect!!!

[@ggrant7400]

100 PERCENT!

[@MoreeKampMedia]

Yes I remember my boy Grand Wizard Theodore back in the dayz we jammed together in Manhattan at Randy's place 125th St. And Harlem world I'm the Original Cipher Sounds. I still have some of my old school flyers, from back in the dayz rocking with Theodore & grandmaster flash and others I started out working with Russell Simmons back in 1977. Peace grand Wizard Theodore I miss Old school dayz of Hip hop.

[@mattadrev471]

+Antonio Moore if you ever want to get rid of those flyers i'll buy'em - just sayin.

[@madoneamia3283]

im not even from those old hip hop days and I miss it so I can't imagine how badly you miss it.

[@G-zero07]

Radi Choudhury I'm not from the 70s but I hope it comes back

[@Mikegee63]

I definitely remember you from those days. I remember going to Randy's Place and seeing crews like Magnificent 7, Masterdon and the death committee, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, just to name a few. I miss those days

[@rogerrice5325]

Yeah, those flyers would be Dope to have

[@kingslaughter6362]

Age 59 and still love this music going to love it to the day I die

[@MrLawdog725]

ALL YOU YOUNG CATS BOW DOWN.......THIS IS REAL HIP HOP!

[@tracyskins7854]

I n d e e d ..

[@deeonex]

True I glad I was rocking tables back in day, youngster don’t take it personal y’all wack

[@djairalert422]

Grand wizard Theodore is really a wizard with that blind folded needle droppin, and balancing a record on his head! Super creative ,give this legend his flowers. 💐

[@dizzjo8922]

Grand Wizard Theodore might not be the best turntablist in the world, that's not what we expect from him anyway, but he invented scratch and he'll forever be a legend

[@duaneforhire]

Yup! Kool Herc can't mix for shit but he has an amazing ear!

[@adg_87]

Well said brother.

[@waxmaster-c]

But he's still pretty damn good. The ending was sick!

[@d.j.ghetoswift1206]

He's the original turntablist, so he is the best......

[@chriscrumpbeats]

Theodore has a smooth style of Djing!

[@DJSPEED76]

This is a true classic of real dj skills. It may not be understood by the newer generations of djs but this guy uses no markings! Sooo impressive!

[@Homeflav]

Much respect love seeing real Djing without all the laptop accesories

[@defmaster88]

Grand Wizard Theodore! 35 years strong in hip-hop! Respect! 👍

[@fothgt]

Watch the movie Wild Style.

[@NelNice]

NICEEEEEEEE...bring it back,,,this is what i waited all year for...

[@freddynone1398]

REMEMBERING THE ORGINS OF HIP HOP & WHERE WE HAVE TAKING IT TO. THEM COLDCRUSHBROS VS FANTASTIC FIVE BATTLES, WERE EPIC ~ ~ PEACE POWERLORD FREEZE, PSLOPE

[@THEGROOVEMATICMOVEMENT]

he still got a hellava touch on that vinyl.

[@DEROERIS]

40 years on the wheels of steel !! WOOOOW !!!

[@clydebarrythomasjr.2703]

Some of the ignorant comments made below remind me of what people said when they first encountered Egyptian hieroglyphics...they simply could not understand it till someone a lot smarter deciphered them. GRAND WIZARD THEODORE has changed the entire world of music as we know it. He is a living legend and should held in the same high esteem as Miles Davis, Jimmy Hendrix, James Brown, Ect. I sincerely thank GOD for creating such a musical genius. Drop that Beat GWT!

[@DJCrisisUK]

Clyde Barry Thomas Jr. Don't thank your imaginary friend, thank the hard work and dedication he put in. If you truly believe "God" helped him then I'm sorry but you're an idiot. You're basically saying he had no choice but to do it, thus making him nothing more than a robot. Get some sense and realise people are responsible for how their lives turn out.

[@G-zero07]

Clyde Barry Thomas Jr. you forgot to say grandmaster flash and djcoolherc

[@Adam-g-uk]

​@@G-zero07alot of people dont mention herc cause hes Jamaican..

[@Househead1200]

He plays with a gorgeous ease and deft touch. My favourite man on the SLs.

[@bboymac84]

He needs a movie!

[@djvillain9587]

it's not his movie but he is the first in scratch the movie

[@RFIGGZ]

This set was Official Bronx SureShot Madness! - That's how you rock the decks NYC style.

[@angelcolon8]

Living legend!!!! Respect from Puerto Rico.

[@phazeaffiliation26]

He solidified his name for sure @ 7:37 and beyond in this video...hands down, Much respect to the GRAND WIZARD THEODORE!! I've been doing my thing since "84" and always admired him based on the circulation of cassettes and all the talk saying this is what he's been doing back then,... but to see it on video in real time for the first time, OH MY GOD!!!

[@beeboy6967]

Kids are like......where is his laptop ? I can't see his laptop ! Also another question will be Why does he always change the vinyl ? Great to see someone out there still doing the way it should be done. Peace to all B boys & B girls world wide. Hip hop don't stop ! Greeting from Melbourne ( the hip hop & music capital of Australia )

[@priyonjoni]

Beeboy69 david guetta doesn't use a laptop either, presence or lack of a laptop doesn't make a good dj either way.

[@beeboy6967]

Pri yon Joni I agree ( you can't buy class & respect must be earned through hard work, sweat & tears ) not be just an overnight ( and I use the tern loosely ) sensation.......David Guetta ! please I'm bringing up my dinner just by that name being mentioned, no diss to you but you did mention his name ! Cheers Pri yon Joni

[@priyonjoni]

lol all I'm saying is just because they don't have a serato face doesn't make them good either

[@rrrandommman]

Beeboy69 Let's not diss on our electronic homies man, but he is the Wizard, peace.

[@SmoothBlendzTV]

+Pri yon Joni No he uses a hard drive connected to the pioneer nexus 2000 cdj and has it in slave mode. Almost the same damn thing because he has a screen on the cdj and the cdj has software on top of every track he plays goes between 126 and 128 bpm's. David Guetta is a producer not a dj and would totally train wreck a set if asked to play on vinyl. And he absolutely would not be able to play a set like this.

[@711marvel]

I'm embarrassed to say that i never heard of him until grandmaster flash mentioned him in a interview. the man is great.

[@TheFlite29]

Everybody starts somewhere....

[@JackAnderson5linx]

Watch wildstyle

[@derred723]

@@TheFlite29 Yep, I didn't know about he Four Tops and the Temptations and Muddy Waters until my parents got me hip to them when i was a kid.. You gotta start somewhere. And most hip-hop for decades early on was well rooted in the prior generations of jazz, funk, and r&b so ain't no shame in learning about music especially if came out before you were alive.

[@dj7duece]

Nuff Respect GRAND WIZARD!! NUFF RESPECT!! #THANKYOU

[@traum640]

To this day DJs can't get around Theodore's needle drop

[@thehunterofdeath2180]

Whit all do respect to the master inventor of the scratch the wizard Theodore i see other DJ that do the needle drop good too the one n only DJ qbert 😁respect to both the inventor n the one that tuck it to another level the DJ qbert the one n only.tood this to another level.

[@traum640]

@@thehunterofdeath2180 Qbert is like the last level boss in this game

[@thehunterofdeath2180]

@@traum640 yeah we all know qbert broke the level on this game the students qbert really took it to another level when he want to be Truntablist style n more technical no doubt to the wizards he is the one that invented scratching a lot of DJ like DJ flash n other put they flavors into it of different scratch even qbert whit the crab scratch all DJ n technics should take care of this guys forever you know how much technics 1200 sold out cus of the wizards Theodore shit technics suppose take care if him for life

[@traum640]

@@thehunterofdeath2180 In NYC in the late 70s and early 80s Kool Herc, Flash, Theodore & Bambaataa were like mythical gods in the NYC boroughs like Queens. Some kid Dj's I knew would name themselves Kid Flash or Kid Theodore.

[@thehunterofdeath2180]

@@traum640 i know im from bronx NY i was around that era bro i was a b boy. then 89 i decided to become a DJ i throw a lot of party true out the local club im still doing it but just Truntablist for fun only n the love of the art n be created on the wheel of steel nothing like mixing on truntable mad respect to the older cats of that era n thanks god i was there n see it too nothing like those days go n hit on a white train n do graffiti whit my homies all a nice clean wall that the only think we care back then n hip hop rap it was all about having fun n fuck it. RIP to those that did not made it cus it was tough the street back then i was we my crew alway doing stupid shit well i made it n some other cats we old now but is all good this nigga now they don't know what is real hiphop rap is

[@esseen100]

He's got Grand Master Roc Raida on his shirt. What respect!

[@bluemantom77]

Grand wizard Theodore is da man we all owe him for DJing as we know it there be no scratching grandmaster flash Kool herc

[@cedriclashar8905]

this is what it used to be in nyc 1977.......wax baby......the grand wizard still got it

[@Dj_Chiz]

Wish I was around am so lucky to watch legend Theodore

[@Aesop101]

Proud to be born and raised in the south Bronx

[@ronpetrenella9231]

Oh My GOD Theadore is INSANE!!! Needle dropping is so damn hard and he made it look easy. WOW1!!! True old school. Love this Kat...

[@viirusone]

love the ladies in the crowd with their Hair-Hat's. Keeping it real. LOL!!!

[@SteveWolf70]

That is how its done by one of the originators. Theodore is showing how it was done back in the day. I loved this style, not saying that present day DJs are no good but, you gotta give respect and props to the Originals. Peace out.

[@michaels8597]

Theodore...The Wizard,one of the HALL OF FAMERS,HANDS DOWN,and that needle dropping is crazy...Much love to the Wizard and crew,Boogie Down Bronx..all vinyl,all skills,off the cuff...THAT"S how it is..

[@Slvrgloves]

Thank you for what you brought to the World, Grand Wizard Theodore!

[@jgonzalez1962]

i had to replay that set like 10 times and it still wasnt enough !!!

[@jamalspellman7605]

HE MADE THAT LOOK SO EASY,TRUE LEGEND, SALUTE

[@smokeywonder5166]

that smooth crossfade to catch a little extra music when he was doubling up...damn! so smooth!

[@gilsantos7701]

Gil 180 BX Nice Nice I like it real hip hop 💯🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷💯💪🏼💯💪🏼

[@djTLMtv]

The needle drops are sick!

[@joe55514]

I learned on Timecode vinyl. It’s amazing how gentle and the same time precise he touches the wax because it’s necessary to prevent needle dropping.

[@skfj67]

Well this almost what I'm on yt for,back in 1985 I was in job corp in up state new york and that's where I met a lot of peoples from the 5 boroughs, anyways one dude from the BRONX used to get these mixed break beat tapes, and I haven't heard them since,had track s like TRAMMP,JAMES BROWN,VAUGHN MASON,tapes where real gritty but HOT,and I really miss that sound,peace

[@sgtcreasegrease]

Dude's taste in records is super dope, he is an older cat so I'd imagine he'd be a bigger fan of the older 80s stuff, but I've seen him a lot of the time cut up the harder 90s era stuff, and some indie underground joints from the later part of that decade. Love that shit.

[@dust7ds1williedynasty97]

Back in the days I always said the grand wizard was the best of them all!!!!!.. The innovator cut creator grand wizard Theodore wit cuts galore!!!!!!

[@logicalblackman8228]

A living legend. Thank you🙏🏾

[@breadday]

sounds like WBLS on Friday night back in 84

[@2turbo4u]

No better!

[@ezlrockwell]

STILL CRAZY!!! Much Respect!

[@a510592]

When the dude at the end is like, "Stop!" I'm just here like stfu, a very under appreciated hiphop legend.

[@madoneamia3283]

I think the guy said "stop" because wizard was just absolutely killing it lol coz he literally is a wizard

[@a510592]

lol that could be a possibility, thanks for the alternate perspective!

[@cappisito]

im too...:v im see this in 2017 :vvvvvvv

[@gotsumana]

this dude deserves more recognition to his contribution to the creation of hip hop. he did more than bam did, invented scratching and the needle drop, and he made the earliest hip hop recording on youtube, from 1977 check the star wars beat he cuts up

[@indiehiphop.6560]

Grand Wizzard Theodore. Saludos desde República Dominicana, admiro mucho a este negro hermano...

[@mauriiciomorales94]

Maestro

[@commissariobasettoni]

That needle drop... @ 8:00

[@oldskool228]

theodore was the best back in the day.jazzy j zulu nation was sick also.

[@madahda]

Ultra respect due! Big up the creator!

[@josephribot2261]

That's some real dope right here.. NoDoubt!!

[@gunchief0811]

got doper as time marched on.... it was like a build up of dopeness... preppin you for the Finale... this is like watchin a legend doin what he did to make him a legend..... it's like if Bill Clinton had a cigar and a room full of interns.... u know u bout too see something crazy up in this piece..

[@monicacarrao3082]

All Hail the Father of Scratch! Recognize

[@Jaycran22]

Indeed👏🏾

[@G-zero07]

Mónica Carrão that's grandmaster flash though and dj coolherc

[@bluedinero3055]

@@G-zero07 you mean grandmaster flowers

[@G-zero07]

Teezy Frm305 what¿?😂

[@zonalibrer3357]

@Mónica Carrão And .. when was a 12 years old kid

[@freshkiddog]

REAL HIP HOP DEE JAYING 2 TURNTABLES DJ GRAND WIZARD THEODORE

[@VISIONMORBID]

One of the best DJs amazing

[@PauloRoblesFernandez]

So he is the inventor of scratch...proud to you bro

[@eleljah7]

The Nikola Tesla of Deejaying!

[@47phredsmile]

eleljah shaleik ..YOOOOO, I got that. Tesla was soo ahead of his time but Edison got all the props.

[@gunchief0811]

well put. not enough props but all the truth.. yep that be he....

[@zonalibrer3357]

Theodore Livingstone= Tesla Joseph 'Flash' Sadler= Edison

[@Sky-ix4we]

What song is he playing @7:35

[@NoHandlebars87]

Anytime this video pops up, I sit all the way through it. It's a non-skipper, unlike his scratches :p

[@davidsantiago3110]

Legendary DJ NO DOUBT I see you Stephanie

[@Miclt131]

I will always have mad respect for anyone who can Dj on Vinyl, this is off chops :)

[@AnthonySmith2377]

Grand Wizard. I remember when! Dope!

[@michaels8597]

When it comes to rockin the tables for BBOYS,it's the Grand Wizard that leads the way...Classic...Just funky and the record selection is crazy...

[@eddmonte2429]

Nice music selection.

[@dingenzz]

so impressive, goes through all stages and brings the super funk ! big ups to a living legend

[@DjFuGermany]

Thx Theodor to invent my instrument! One of the Heros the universe builded...

[@trapgodnah9022]

He playing the music in his head before he fades over to it, while still remember when to scratch. The headphones is for him to match up his head and the music before he fades back

[@MrAnselm77]

How does this have any thumbs down?????🤔 respect the architect 🔥🇨🇦✊🏿

[@joshleggett1455]

100% legend

[@4amyoutube432]

Man the needle dropping was HOT!

[@jasspurpower4252]

Can anyone give a tracklist on this? I understand he is creating hardcore beats on the fly but would like to know the tracks he's using to do this. Hard core beats . Amazing stuff.

[@MakingMadBeats]

Thank you Sir!

[@djbop]

Theodore is rockin' wax! Yeah the kids is wondering where his laptop is at😂😂😂. This is how you do it. Nuff respect.

[@FlipTheCatOfficial]

Even though the inventor of the scratch is beat juggling like half the time here, it's some of the most relaxed and smooth juggling I've ever seen. Zero effort spent. He's just like caressing the record and the xfader

[@norakat]

Rock and Soul - the sole/soul survivor. One of the first record stores I've ever been to as a kid.

[@gbeats6281]

The Inventor Of Scratching.If was not for this man none one would know or seen what Scratching ever was.Peace G Beats.

[@anchor8966]

LOL at the end he was JUST showing off, grew up watching him and ALLLLLLLLLL the other great LEGENDS from the GREAT Bronx N.Y hip hop cultural scenes that help spread this style of life like Wild Fire WOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRLLLD WIDE. November 11, 2017

[@John-gp9qf]

Close your eyes and let this beat synch up with your heartbeat.

[@henrydm13]

that needle drop ish towards the end was ill.

[@robs4808]

The legend..

[@mosai-music]

ultra clean style. Dude knows how to handle records!

[@zulubeat]

Grand Wizard Theodore is still sick wit it

[@DJTictoOfficial]

respect from serbia & sweden!

[@TTMAcademy]

the legend!!!! the inventor of skratching!!!!!! SALUTE!!!!

[@boomboxlegends]

Does anyone know if Grand Wiz teaches @ the Scratch Academy in NY. Dude is on point. With his scratching,timing and sound is sick.

[@ed08181973]

Most people dont know that...I do however...He invented it and it was Grandmaster Flash who perfected it using three turntables at one point! If I am wrong, someone please tell me!

[@TheOlmonroe1]

Has anyone seen any of these old school DJs spin CDs?

[@tbraysfan2008]

That was badass!!! Respect. That was insane

[@hodaridaniels8786]

I respect this man as a legend and inventor of scratching the

[@CBvaBABY]

the creator of the scratch does it without effort

[@robertbest843]

YO u youngsters need to learn this and pay homage