He died in late 2004 of an accidental drug overdose only two days before his 36th birthday. However, his professional success was hampered by his erratic personal behavior and frequent legal troubles, including incarceration. Often noted for his unusual microphone technique (critic Steve Huey writes of Jones' 'outrageously profane, free-associative rhymes' delivered 'in a distinctive half-rapped, half-sung style'), Jones' stage name came from a 1980 kung fu film entitled Ol' Dirty & The Bastard, the relevance of which was articulated by Method Man's assertion that there was 'no father' to Jones' style.Īfter establishing the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol' Dirty Bastard went on to a successful solo career. It didnt matter if he repeated himself, if the lyrics made little sense or. Personally, I love Dirty Dancin, Hippa to da Hoppa, and Brooklyn Zoo. Ol' Dirty Bastard simultaneously brought a measure of humor and a touch of the absurd to the Wu-Tang Clan. the one in Hippa To Da Hoppa for himself. I love the lyrics on Brooklyn Zoo and the lyrics make me laugh.
He was one of the founding members of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Russell Tyrone Jones (Novem– November 13, 2004) was an American r… Read Full Bio ↴ Russell Tyrone Jones (Novem– November 13, 2004) was an American rapper who went by the stage name Ol' Dirty Bastard (often shortened to ODB). Provided to YouTube by Rhino/ElektraHippa to da Hoppa Ol' Dirty BastardReturn to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version 1995 Elektra Entertainment.Unknown: Bu.
