The Founding Members of Electric Boogaloo
Boogaloo Sam grew up in Fresno, California. He was inspired to create a new dance style after he watched some dancers locking on the television. He created popping and the boogaloo dance style. Popin’ Pete, Boogaloo Sam’s little brother, practiced his dance moves by watching Soul Train and doing the robot. Skeeter Rabbit grew up in Los Angeles, and originally was only a locker until his cousins, Boogaloo Sam and Poppin’ Pete introduced him to popping. Suga Pop was determined to become part of the Electric Boogaloos after he saw them perform on Soul Train. Later, he moved to Los Angeles where he met Poppin’ Pete and Skeeter Rabbit and joined the Electric Boogaloos in 1997. He is currently a music producer. Mr. Wiggles is the most recent addition to the Electric Boogaloos, growing up from South Bronx, New York he is also a member of the Rock Steady Crew.
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