Rudy Ray Moore, 1927-2008.
The man was Dolemite, not to mention otherwise funny like burning. From Mike White: Moore passed away at age 81 on Sunday October 19, 2008. Via rhymed couplets, free form verse, and dirty versions of the alphabet, Moore entertained audiences for decades. His best-remembered routine, "The Signifying Monkey," continues to echo through the world of popular culture. Without two turn tables, and only a mic, Moore rocked the world as Dolemite. [Photo: "Dolemite," Dimension Pictures, 1975] + Dolemite to Kick God's Ass (Impossible Funky)...
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