[MonkFan4Life]

As far as DC, forget it we know what we are talking about. As far as Go-Go does the top spot HAS to go to Chuck Brown. He's the effin Godfather of this thing.

Now as for my fav's
1. Junyard - Nobody and I mean NOBODY cranks like them. Buggs, Winko, Heavy One (RIP), Dre Dog, Black Pooh, Gene Pratt back in the day, KC, T-Bob, Dimi Doc, Baker, and with Bo Chilly on the sound ! I mean I should stop now. Used to go to the Taj Mahal (moment of silence .................. Thanks) on Friday and the Ibex ( moment of silence ..................... Thank you everyone) on Sunday. Buggs is by far IMO the best #1. I give Funk his due but Buggs is just ridiculous.
2. Backyard - When they hit the scene go-go had gotten away from pockets and sockets being held for long periods of time. It was more so all breakdowns but when Back came out and when G got on the mic it was perfect. With Buggy, Sauce, and Whitboy they had a drummer a congo player and a lead guitar player that could get you there! They were the Onyx of Go-Go and had this grimy sound that could switch to sockets with a drive that wouldn't stop. Saw them a couple of times at the Ibex ( moment of silence ............ Thank You all)
3. NEG - I mean DAMN ! I never saw them live but they were vicious. Groover has a constant party going on for a whole show. Chris (Rah Rah) is VERY underrated IMO as a lead talker. I was at the Legend on night and he got on the mic while they played a Groovers song and had the club rockin. He has a yell which is only beat out by Big G. I mean shit HAVE YOU SEEN SUNSHINE AND JUICY ? DAMN !!!!! Smoke on the congos, Jammin Jef and then Stomp Dog on the drums, Dig F'n Dug on the roto toms. Damn I love go-go.

Never really listened to Essence that much but most of the people I know say they are the greatest. I give them theyre respect because they have been in the game for a min.

NOW FOR MY GO GO HEADS THE TOP DEBATE IS on March 31, 1996 Junkyard did a show,... wait I'm sorry I know we don't use the actual date. 3-31-96 at the Ibex JY played and there was a solo battle between Wink and Smoke,.... who won ? I KNOW you all have heard this and if you don't own it then you are slippin !

Other than Go Go my top musicians are:

Mozart
Bethoven
Prince
Stevie Wonder
James Brown
Jimi Hendrix

Artists/Groups

Earth Wind and Fire
Marvin Gaye
Led Zepplin
Red Hot Chilli Peppers

I'll be typing forever let me stop !!!!!