Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Big Bank Hank

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American musician Big Bank Hank.

Last updated on November 21, 2024.

Henry Lee Jackson, known by his stage name Big Bank Hank, was an American old school rapper and manager. Also known as Imp the Dimp, he was a member of the trio The Sugarhill Gang, the first hip hop act to have a hit with the cross-over single "Rapper's Delight" in the pop charts in 1979. He contributed to many documentaries based on the rap music industry. Lyrics to his verse from "Rapper's Delight" were plagiarized from rhymes written by Grandmaster Caz.

American - Musician | January 11, 1956 - November 11, 2014

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I was part of a group called Casanova Fly, doing bouncer work, attending college and working in a pizza shop when I first met producer Sylvia Robinson who came into the pizza shop where I was flipping the dough. I was rapping in the park in Englewood, and she heard about what I was doing.

Big Bank Hank

I'm from the Bronx, so I am looking forward to performing before my homies. I'll keep it live in the house.

Big Bank Hank

'Rapper's Delight' was done in 17 minutes. Just one take, no mistakes, and it went to press from there. The record went platinum in 8 days.

Big Bank Hank

Fame can take a toll on your personal life. Half of us were in short-lived marriages or not married at all. When you are doing something you love so much that you once did for free, and then someone pays you to do it, it's like a blessing. But you have to be prepared for it.

Big Bank Hank

I see groups that are hot one minute, and next time you see them, they're asking if you want a soda with that Happy Meal.

Big Bank Hank