The Last Poets

The Last Poets laid the foundations for what would become hip hop, using such elements as spoken word and jazz poetry. Their work began in the sixties, helping to spur the creation of the genre and leading to bands like The Sugarhill Gang to truly get it started. They have been considered for the Hall of Fame but not chosen.
Category:Jazz funk
Category:Seventies
Category:Hall of Fame snubs
Category:Old skool
Category:Pioneer