Original Soul Train Dancer Shabba-Doo Recalls Soul Train Days! | American Soul

After making the move from Chicago to L.A. with "Soul Train," Adolfo "Shabba Doo" Quinones co-founded the legendary dance troupe The Lockers and became a Hollywood staple.
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[@soultrain]

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[@cynthiajackson7602]

OMG!!! Shabba-Doo Still Fine at 63

[@feliciageorge9367]

Yes he is!

[@vanessa_the_mindset_maven]

Fine wine never spoils....it settles just right....looking like Cab Calloway 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

63?? damn brother popped and locked his way into some ageless dimension.

[@cynthiajackson7602]

Vanessa ButtuhFly yea he could play Cab Calloway effortlessly

[@cynthiajackson7602]

Stones Jones LOL 😂 Soon will be 64

[@marshaloiscamillephilpotts7245]

Rest In Peace to Adolfo Gutierrez Quinones professionally known as Shabba-Doo, he died on December 30, 2020 at the age of 65 years old and he was born on May 11, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, he was an actor, dancer and choreographer and he will be missed by his family, friends, colleagues, fans and World, he was also one of the innovators of the dance style commonly known as locking and he was of Black and Puerto Rican descent, I love him and he is the best.

[@jenaccess4luv]

R.I.P ❤🙏🏾

[@cerealis_5432]

How did he pass?

[@rissaceehart4076]

@@cerealis_5432 I believe COVID complications...even though the Day before he was on IG saying he was C19 free &feeling better from a Cold he had...something about that whole video/scenario seems soooo SUS to me🤔🤔🤔😒👀😑😒😒😒😒😒 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@lelarobinson2854]

He was married to Lela Rochon!!!

[@auntieeva4098]

I remember him and the Lockers group. He was a staple on the show during his tenure. Always looked forward to seeing him. Sorry to learn of his passing. Didn't know he was married to Lela Rochon either.

[@crazy_fett_80s64]

Who’s here after hearing the sad loss of Adolfo Ozone Quinones 😢

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

It's crazy he just posted a picture on his FB account a day before he passed. RIP handsome

[@deepstate3358]

i wished he would have repped his latino side more. he used to be a latin king gang member before he moved to l.a. in the early 70's.

[@KoreaMojo]

@@deepstate3358 I thought he did so much before. I was wondering if he was going to acknowledge his blackness in more than passing. Different perspectives and aside from culture, could be same genetics.

[@RteeAlvarez]

@@deepstate3358 lies u are telling, he was never part of a “gang” only a dance crew. Shame on you!!!

[@honeyasonja522]

Noooo dang what an awesome start and move his mother made, that man is so fine 😌☺️ and the great Don(Cornelius) strikes again! Rest in power Kings👑👑

[@tbump74]

If you haven’t heard, Shabba Doo died today Dec. 30....May he Rest In Peace

[@FloridaGeorgia]

Shabba-Doo is one of the all time top five street dancers! You're a legend brotha, Ozone!

[@oldschoolsang93]

Definitly masterpiece of this shit

[@MisterTurner-ex1fv]

For real 😏 That's a genuine Chi Town brother right there 👍🏼

[@rissaceehart4076]

YESSSSIRRRR!!!!!

[@RichardWGomez]

back then yea but today be a nobody

[@beemocha]

He was fine back then & fine now 😉😉😍😍😍

[@cherylleech5147]

SAY that!

[@kimr.2284]

YES!☺

[@angelstar7656]

Chile, you aint said NOTHIN!!! That brotha is all kinds of fine, yesss!!!

[@johneboy910]

Bev, I don't know you from "back then"... but, you sure are fine, now.

[@janiscollins9781]

Yes ma'am! I had a crush on him back in the day!

[@mzizg4349]

Who came here after hearing of his passing?! 😩😩😩😩

[@yoursurgerysister]

Nooooooo

[@BlaydeAlabama]

What!

[@ninadash4652]

RIP Shabba Doo. A legend. Gone, but never forgotten.

[@derryckanthony]

I love how Shabba doo embraces proudly his blackness 👌

[@mh20767]

Ikr!

[@eugeniofernandez8101]

He Is half Puerto Rican hence the last name Quiñones

[@derryckanthony]

@@eugeniofernandez8101 I know that but during his segment he was stated his blackness, most mixed race folks are afraid to embrace their black side i.e The Rock

[@derryckanthony]

@John Edwards I did not say The Rock was ashamed of his black side, i said he doesn't embrace his black culture, there's nothing wrong with embracing black culture, it's a beautiful thing

[@derryckanthony]

@John Edwards if black culture to you is daishikis and afros there's no need for this back and forth, good day to you sir 🙂

[@ramelmil8552]

He has aged like fine wine...like for real.

[@ES-js7vx]

Its the dancing 🕺🏿

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

@@ES-js7vx he just passed away it was announced today.

[@ES-js7vx]

@@musiclover-cn7tb what?!???

[@woabeatz9717]

R.i.p.

[@brendamendez9584]

Rest in paradise Adolfo “shabba doo “ quioñes

[@garypageone4733]

RIP Shabadoo. Can’t believe you’re gone. :(

[@toydogmom]

*Tears*

[@Monaedeezy]

His mom was so thoughtful and supportive to move him and his sister to L.A. I also love how sincere of an interview he is giving. Very nice!

[@sirpoppinchuck]

They was gang bangin in Chicago had to get out!!! They was in the projects Cabrini Green!

[@shellybaby5th]

I have watched several of these "i was a Soul Train dancer and every running theme is about those chicken dinners!🍗🤔

[@darthinvader2738]

@@shellybaby5th 😂😂😂😂

[@johnplum9377]

@Branden Walker what for chicken dinners from KFC?? Shut your negative ass up. She didn't wanna see her kids strung out on drugs or in a coffin from gang violence in Chicago.

[@joekaty2000]

REST IN PEACE SHABBA DOO

[@allpeacepearson5080]

Rosie Perez said the same thing about dancing on Soul Train. Lol. They would get paid in chicken instead of money. Dancing all day. That is hard work. They deserved to be paid money. Don was wrong.

[@annatullison1482]

No wonder he died the way he did.....why did he not pay people??? You are commanded to pay your workers.

[@SuperMatrix59]

Hmmm stereotype even then. No protest I guess

[@adonyssilluzion7627]

@@SuperMatrix59 what?

[@DutchessCharm]

@@SuperMatrix59 wtf does that mean Dirk?

[@ConcreteRoseBlossom]

@@SuperMatrix59 anything to justify the murder of black people. It's not a competition.

[@Jamesthevetteman]

Rest in Power Shabba-Doo. You were a HUGH part of my teenage years.

[@southsideman4891]

YES

[@LaDonna-nl6dm]

Wait this guy danced on Soul Train in 1971 and he looks like that in 2020!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Oh Yes

[@needahandle]

That caught my eye too🤔

[@puddensdaughter2758]

He said a mouthful! They weren't dancing for the money...they were dancing for the people our culture🤗 #FUBU Those were the best days! Never to come again...

[@angelstar7656]

I thought the same thing. He spoke truth. As a kid that is the sentiment i had watching ST every Saturday afternoon. This is OUR show for OUR people and it was fabulous. We had a show here in Detroit called The Scene. It was the local version of ST and it was the same thing...showcasing and celebrating OUR culture. Never to be duplicated.

[@puddensdaughter2758]

@@angelstar7656 Thanks for your comment! Yes those were the best days ever! In Philly we had the Georgie Woods Show, Soul Train came right after and erase that... But as long as I live I'll never forget Georgie Woods the Guy with the Goods🤗

[@lovelydiva06]

I get that but you need money to survive nobody wants to work for free even if it’s something you love

[@plmitch]

@@angelstar7656 i wanted to dance on The Scene so badly when i was a kid!!! you're right----nothing like that will ever exist again. even when The New Dance Show followed, it just wasn't the same....

[@LAFitCoach]

True passion is doing it for free. A real trailblazer and trendsetter

[@andyvictory950]

So he is 63 years old now right? Damn he looks fine....

[@rissaceehart4076]

65 in May 2020

[@anonymousgirl799]

RIP...just learned of his passing from Toni Basil 🙏🙏🙏

[@oldschoolsang93]

So sad

[@TonyMontana-lm5gp]

Rest in Power young prince. You've made quite an impact.

[@russie.russell]

Toni Basil "Hey Mickey!" Toni Basil? And he was married to "Sunshine"! Wow

[@bear1more287]

R. Russell ,easy rider movie too

[@Mickey71773]

I didn't know that either! SHE formed the group! Wow learn something new everyday!

[@milesgeary9213]

She choreographed the dancing for Tarantino's new movie too. She's about as legendary as american dancers get.

[@beatricerights]

@@milesgeary9213 did not know that

[@ilovegoodsax]

Toni Basil is like 73 or 74 today and still going strong with the dancing. You can find her here on YT.

[@bigfinewomanful]

Loved this man’s style. 😍 Especially in Chaka Khan’s “I Feel For You”

[@kojakarmstrong7898]

Yeah turbo killed it

[@dr.b.7695]

That's what I'm talkin' about. He made this SONG elevate to another level for CHAKA!! SO COOL!!

[@Nonchalant_248]

That's what I really remember him for. I vaguely remember the lockers on Soul Train when I was little but by '84 I was 15 and has seen him in Breakin' and all the breakdancing videos.

[@sannydee]

I played that song every morning for years

[@yatanishasortor4515]

Yesssss indeed baby!!! Rip Ozone u will be missed

[@ussco]

Someone else from my childhood is gone. 2020 can go blank itself.

[@TOTayo-]

R.I.P to Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quiñones.

[@leej2311]

As black people we need Soul Train back

[@skyone4950]

LEEJ would not be the same mostly overly thick fake azz girls twerking to rap music it would be boring

[@williamprocope9648]

Importantly we need the soul back in the music.

[@michaelhayes4231]

@@skyone4950 it's funny how the media convinced us that being fat (a bad thing) was being 'thick' (a good thing). Our women have the best bodies in the world but you wouldn't know it because they've been brainwashed into thinking that it's OK to cover it in layers of -fat- 'thick'.

[@skfj67]

@@skyone4950 easy fix ..... limit all that OR tell them if they can't dance .... THEY CAN'T BE ON THE SHOW!!! Girls in the past shook a lil sum sum but it wasn't the full all out nasty of today.

[@adriannejohnson4176]

Sky One 😖😂😂😂

[@82strawberri]

One of the greatest break dancers EVER period💯👑

[@louisstephens2965]

I knew about Rerun, being a Locker and him being married to Lela Rochon. But I didn't have any idea about Toni Basil being a part of the Lockers at all. Wow.

[@karenearle5507]

Exactly! But she keeps herself up and in shape. I think she's still pop'lockin at cloes to 70 yo

[@blitzkrieg5261]

No one did it better! - RIP

[@eddierosa250]

Shabba Doo was also one of the dancers for Madonna's "Who's that Girl" world tour and also appeared on the "Who's that Girl" music video.

[@michaelmccuin1157]

HE also Did a episode of Married with Children as Rock Video Chroegrapher

[@Nonchalant_248]

Yeah he sure was, I think he dated Madonna too for a minute. She was known for dating her backup dancers lol.

[@zaharaazure73]

Shabba Doo & Lela Rochon 😍

[@terriejenkins6667]

Lela Rochon

[@zoilarobledo8135]

Today, December 29 2021, marks ONE year since you transitioned from this world, Shabba Doo. The 🌍 hasn't been the same without you here, in it. I pray you're at peace, my dear friend...🙏🏽🥀💔

[@pamelafrank1659]

Wow - so sad that we lost him; I'm very grateful that this interview was conducted before he left us - thank you for this. RIP, Mr. Quinones, thank you for your heart.

[@Tigerlilly490]

Rip Adolpho “Shabba doo” Quinones. May you keep dancing in heaven.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@samiirj8414]

He was always such a dope dancer during the 70's and 80's, he took ownership in his interpretation, he was great in Breakin 1 and 2,also I had no idea that he was married to Lela Rachon, wow

[@whoaitsreesy]

RIP to a legend. Prayers to his family and friends.

[@prettyunlimited]

RIP my teenage crush is gone......but I will never forget you. See you on the other side Ozone!

[@amariewalenda3801]

Love him still to this day, Puertorican love afro latino ♡♡♡♡♡

[@delvindelvintumbling8452]

Gotta love Afro and Boriqua

[@yorkmob9993]

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[@BreuckelensFinest]

Yes, he told me that his father is Boricua & his mother was Ethiopian. I was friends with him back in the early 90s when I moved from NYC to LA. We use to workout together in Studio City & Bally's gym. It was actually me him, Michael De Lorenzo. 3 Puerto Rican's staying in shape.

[@sandygutierrez9181]

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[@Monaedeezy]

@@BreuckelensFinest Ethiopian? He is of Black American heritage. An Ethiopian single mother in Chicago Cabrini green housing projects of the 70s? That don’t add up. Black American by way of Mississippi to Chicago.

[@angie1299]

OMG, I never knew he was married to Lela Rochon. I remember him from Breakin glad Soul Train spotlighted some gifted and talented artists that went on to bigger things.

[@ladyindaroom]

He shared the Gift God gave him with the whole world. May he RIP 😢😢🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@bkamara1]

Rip to one of the originators

[@PhoneJones]

Still looking good. Back in the day I had a huge crush on him.

[@christopherdieudonne]

Wow ! So cool to see someone who's clearly Latino refer to himself as a proud Black person. Love it !

[@kennedym8570]

You are aware that blacks come in all shades and colors? If I had a penny for everyone who’s asked me was I mixed or Latino I’d be a billionaire. All black smh

[@plmitch]

not sure why it's called into question under this comment of whether or not you understand that Latino/Hispanic are NOT a RACES, since so many Latinos and Hispanics LEAD, identify with and LEAN into their ETHNICITY and their NATIONALITIES, NOT their RACE. it's not a dig, it's simply the truth of the matter. let's NOT be obtuse, here....

[@blissmermaid7051]

He's actually half Puerto Rican and half Ethiopian.

[@christopherdieudonne]

@@blissmermaid7051 I just looked it up and it said that his father was Puerto Rican and his mother was African American. So, *that's* why he has no problem saying he's black, because he actually is part African American. Cool !

[@plmitch]

@@christopherdieudonne that's still a Nationality and a RACE and i don't understand why this makes sense to people....IJS....

[@gwendolynblack161]

It's very heartfelt to see some of these original dancers speaking and sharing their stories after all these years!!! I grew up watching them perform every Saturday. And he's right--seeing our blackness and creativity sparked a positive shift in Black America!!! Soul Train helped to make that change!

[@ladyluck7481]

He was gorgeous and talented to the end. RIP you are still a dance legend.

[@laurahiser8601]

Shabba your so talented and good looking then and now!

[@puddensdaughter2758]

AMEN🤗

[@angelainyt]

Shabba and Jeffrey Daniel, two favorites!

[@cheryljackson5659]

@Angela: EXCELLENT taste! My favorites, too!

[@DavidRichardson95]

RIP Shabba Doo. 2020 has been such a 🗑 year.

[@CaskStrength777]

RIP Shabba Doo, I never knew how locking started till I saw this. Never knew it all started on Soul Train. I hope this man is poppin' and lockin' up in the clouds now. Thanks for all the great dancing man!

[@VEEKAKIDSLIFE]

Omg talk about fine sexy and talented he was amazing I still love him Ozone lol verrrrrry talented and dance his butt off

[@HouseOfAriaLynn]

Damn He Still Looks Good 😘😘😘😘💋💋💋💋

[@airbornecow1]

this man doesnt look like hes in his 60s, he looks 40s js

[@jerryspearman]

And Breakin the movie was and still one of my favorites ✌🏿🎼

[@margitouma6172]

Don Cornelius paid his dancers with chicken dinners?!! Dead wrong..

[@elaineclementsfinn1872]

Dead wrong but kinda funny

[@davidhaley5597]

That was straight plantation all way around, shameful!

[@BrookeMichaela1]

Unfortunately, stuff like this happens still. You be surprise how many celebs still don’t pay their dancers

[@jim2509]

@@BrookeMichaela1 Seriously? That's shit mate. Also RIP Shabba Doo.

[@zzureee]

What's worse is that there is some people justifying that attitude in the comments, exposure doesn't pay the bills.

[@beyapasha1623]

Bless his family. Thank you, Shabba Doo, for sharing your talents.

[@-Bodd-]

The 3rd Soul Train dancer that's passed away this year! 2020 🥺🥺🥺 R.I.P. Shabba-Doo, Don "Campbellock" Campbell, Tyrone Proctor 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@camillejackson8899]

He looked like a young, hip Cab Calloway

[@soniachappell2371]

He sure did and was still fine at 65!!!

[@Danny-fs1hk]

I’ve been a fan of this brother for awhile! Chicago’s own!

[@kimmiet1980]

R.I.P. Shabba Doo May 11, 1955 - December 30, 2020

[@jenaccess4luv]

OMG!I can't believe Shabba Doo has passed away. I had a mad crush on him back in the day and still fione!!! RIP❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@tkelly2329]

He looks great. I remember him as Ozone. Breakin is a classic movie

[@cortezcharles3605]

My Chitown Brother was unapologetically Black May Allah receive this brother and plant him firmly at His right hand.

[@lnyawilliamsmoore4380]

Yahwa Allah (Psalm 83:18;John 17:3) Everlasting and perfect human life in paradise on earth for the righteous under heavenly kingdom rule(Psalms 37:10,11,29;Matt 6:9,10;Rev 21:1,3-5;Isaiah 5:17-25)

[@vpjuicee321]

Gosh i just watched this the other night. Heartbroken. Condolences to his Momma and his sister Fawn!!!!

[@kenrunnels3891]

Man you were one of the baddest dancers ever back then we couldn't wait to see you dance you did that brother

[@narviawilliams2340]

💐🥀I ALSO REMEMBER FRED BARRY FROM THE LOCKERS AND "WHAT'S HAPPENING"🥀💐

[@wandacorley2251]

To his show was the best in the era of the 70's. My siblings n I couldn't wait til "Soul Train" came on. We would move the coffee table out the way n learn the moves from the dancers.

[@traceylennon1204]

Shabbadoo was and still is FINE!!

[@jorgem50]

RIP Shabba-Doo. Looked up to you after watching Breakin.

[@errolthomas9426]

Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace Adolfo Shabba Doo Quiñones.

[@THECHRISAL3X]

RIP SHABBA-DOO 🔥💯✨🙌🏽

[@myrgo1648]

Was watching this video yesterday and now he’s gone. RIP 😔

[@mruhopper]

Rest in peace legend.

[@TracyAllenVideos]

My my my… Shabba has aged very well. I think I’m going to have to watch this one a few times🥰

[@funmiadewole9892]

Rest in peace pioneer, the one and only Shabba-doo...my heart is broken.

[@jasmineanaya57]

Rest In Heavenly Peace SHABBA-DOO 😓🙏🏼 Prayers for his Family🙏🏼

[@Mongo76]

R.I.P. Dancer and actor Adolfo Quiñones - also known by the moniker Shabba Doo - has passed away at the age of 65. Quiñones played street dancer Ozone in Breakin’ and its sequel Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, which were both produced in 1984 by Cannon Films. He was one of the early proponents of the dance style known as “locking”, which is associated with funk and hip-hop music.

[@msruthy606]

I’m still trying to process this incredible loss.

[@keepthechange1]

Thie was only a year ago, and he passed a few days ago. What I can say about Shabba-Doo is that he always remained classy and classic! Rest in Peace dear Brother. You were one wonderful human being.

[@sulaak]

RIP Shabba Doo , from a 54 years old man that enjoyed your dance films in the 1980s

[@tyeshab2010]

My mom would make us watch breakin and breakin 2...classic movie and I love him...and he still looking good 😍

[@mansamusa2012]

Rest in power Shabba doo!!!!

[@DBankx]

Rest in Power to One of the Greatest dancers to ever walk the earth

[@1jdillafan]

Rest In Heaven Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones (Ozone)!!!

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

RIP to him I just heard about this Toni Basil posted on Twitter.

[@treasure2behold282]

Don Cornelius treated his own people like shit. The coolest dancers were on Soul Train.

[@moonstarslove6117]

Treasure2Behold :? Evil man

[@evelynrios5037]

YEP,THERE IS A DOCUMENTARY TALKING ABOUT THAT,HOW BAD DON CORNELIUS TREATED THEM,I THINK THE TITLE OF THE SERIES IS HOLLYWOOD TRUE STORY.

[@dimarieturner48]

DON CORNELIUS TREATED CLINTON GHENT LIKE CRAP... HE IS THE BEAUTIFUL MAN WHO TOOK OVER THE SHOW IN CHICAGO AFTER DON LEFT. A FRIEND I KNEW TOLD ME DON BARELY TALKED AND DISTANCED HIMSELF FROM THEM. DON WASNT ALL HE SEEM TO BE ON TV.

[@vashtas]

That's what we do to one another

[@NikkiAkoth]

Didn't he marry a WW? Chiiiile... He was in the sunken place.

[@nibbles187]

RIP to my Brother Ozone! Definitely influenced my childhood in the 80s!

[@coogiszk]

RIP to one of the greatest ever.

[@ManofSteel216OC]

Damn I would’ve loved to just sit down and talk with him for hours. I bet he had a million jaw dropping stories never heard of. He was the GOAT. One of my idols in the 80s…RIP

[@amberhi874]

They made a beautiful couple, and Lela Rashun hair is everything!!!!!

[@AR-ii3ly]

You learn a new thing everyday. So he choreographed ‘All night long’? I wish the video had gone on for longer.

[@jennybrown1712]

R.I.P. precious brother 🙏🏾. Your spirit & immense talent will be truly missed😢.

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

Damned 2020!! I’m just CRUSHED!! RIP, Shabba-Doo😢

[@jens.643]

He has on of the best Soul train stories hands down. Didn’t stay too long on the show, went to school, found a way to make it!! & still looks good.

[@EBUNNY2012]

Rest in Peace, Adolpho. You were a positive inspiration to a great many.

[@KewpieGirl]

RIP you were my inspiration for the dance pop-locking. I used to dance and learn his moves as a kid.

[@thecreativelady1908]

Oh such memories of my Saturdays as a kid! I loved Soul Train. Mississippi has a local version called “Black Gold”. ☺️

[@2Misha]

I didn't know his first wife was Lela Rochon!

[@TeiRen2012]

She was his second wife.

[@ColumbiaQT2001]

They were married for about 5 years in the late 70s early 80s.

[@rayvaldez5379]

I know my BBoy brother for a long time Aldofo Quinonez aka Shabadoo from Chitown from your friend Ray Ray AKA OldScool BBoyz Chicago Windy City Breakers God bless you always my Chitown brother

[@naturallydope6971]

RIP as a 70s baby 80s kid I grew up watching him!

[@rissaceehart4076]

I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT SEE THIS Again without being Ready to😢😢😢😭😢😭..You can't Tell me this doesn't hit different watching this ..Now that he's Gone..SMH...A SERIOUS Dancing Machine Pioneer &HELLA DANCER!!!...GONE TO SOON...#COVIDcanEXITSTAGELEFTEXPEDITIOUSLY!!!!!R.I.P. SHABB😍😍😍💞💞💞💞💞💞💞