When the Geto Boys came together in 1986, though, it was with a completely different lineup. Formed as “The Ghetto Boys“ in Houston by rap entrepreneur James Smith. The group originally consisted of Prince Johnny C., The Slim Jukebox, and DJ Ready Red.
During 1987-1988, both Johnny C. and The Jukebox quit, forcing Smith to add a dwarf-dancer-turned-rapper named Bushwick Bill and two Rap-A-Lot solo acts: Scarface and Willie D. From then on they were known as “The Geto Boys“.
Members:
Prince Johnny C. (19