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: World Class Wreckin Cru 1984: Dr. Dre, Yella, Cli-n-tel and Grandmaster Lonzo

: World Class Wreckin Cru 1986: Grandmaster Lonzo, Mona Lisa, Yella, Dr. Dre, Shakespear

: Check the Interview with Grandmaster Lonzo

: Dr. Dre, Yella and Cli-n-tel

: Dr. Dre, Yella and Cli-n-tel rappin in the studio.

: Wreckin Cru 1985

: On Tour 1986

: Dr. Dre, Yella, Cli-n-tel and Lonzo.

: World Class Wreckin Cru at UK Fresh Festival 1986

Founded: 1984
Original Members: Grandmaster Lonzo, Dr. Dre, Yella, Cli-N-Tel
Changed in 1986: Grandmaster Lonzo, Mona Lisa, Dr. Dre, Yella, Shakespear

Grandmaster Lonzo ran several clubs in the South Los Angeles area such as Dudo's, Eve After Dark, and eventually Skateland USA. Yella was a regular customer at Lonzo´s "Eve after DarK", Cli-n-tel won a DJ Battle there and Dr. Dre was introduced to Lonzo through a friend. Together they formed the "World Class Wreckin Cru" back in 1984. Their first single "Slice bw. Kru Groove" was recorded in a small studio in the backroom of the Club.

The establishment of the first large urban independent record manufacturer and distributor, Macola Records, led Lonzo to create Kru Cut Records in 1984 (a Macola Sublabel) and produce electro-rap releases with the World Class Wreckin' Cru through in the mid 80's. After great success with such singles as "Juice", "Surgery", "Cabbage Patch" and a brief stint on Epic Records, the group members left over financial disputs. However Lonzo enjoyed great revenue from the group's last single, "Turn Off The Lights", which hit big on the pop and urban charts.

In an effort continue the success of his former group, Lonzo assembled a new Wreckin' Cru and released several compilation albums throughout the 1990's. One of these albums attempted to play off the success of former protege Dr. Dre titled First Round Knock Out. However Lonzo took much heat after being sued by the former Wreckin' Cru member because the release appeared to many as an official Dr. Dre release and contained a controversial unreleased track.

Extremly rare live footage from the World Class Wreckin Cru. Dr. Dre, Grandmaster Lonzo, Yella dancing to a Morris Day groove. Real Old School.

The World Class Wreckin Cru performing "Surgery" live. Grandmaster Lonzo, Dr. Dre, Yella and Cli-n-tel freakin it out back in 1984. A real classic West Coast joint.