Russell Tyrone Jones aka Ol' Dirty Bastard simultaneously brought a measure of humor and a tough of the absurd to the Wu-Tang Clan. Often noted for his unusual microphone technique, Jones' stage name came from a 1980 kung fu film entitled Ol' Dirty and the Bastard, the relevance of which was articulated by Method Man's assertion that there was "no father" to Jones' style. After establishing the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol' Dirty Bastard went on to a successful solo career. However, his fame was hampered by erratic pe...   [ read more ]

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