Adolfo starred in the 1984 hit films, Breakin’ and Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, as the breakdancing character, “Ozone.” He was also part of the legendary breakdancing group, The Lockers, which help put hip hop dancing on the map in the late 1970’s. Earlier today, his friend and co-founder of The Lockers, Tony Basil, announced the grim reality of Shabba-Doo’s death online. He wrote the following message on his Twitter page:

“It is with extreme sadness The Lockers family announces the unexpected passing of our beloved Adolfo Shabba-Doo Quiñones,” Basil wrote. “In this difficult time we are requesting privacy.”

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— Toni Basil (@Toni_Basil) December 30, 2020

Dancing was Adolfo’s passion, one he was following up until his last days. Back in the day, he became a choreographer for the likes of many chart topping artists like, Lionel Richie, Madonna, Luther Vandross. He was also the main dancer in Madonna’s “Who’s That Girl” video in 1987.

In more recent years, he owned a digital media production studio, and reportedly teaching dance to his students as well.

“Shabba-Doo” Shared “Good News” Day Before His Passing:

Apparently, Shabba-Doo had been feeling under the weather in recent days. On December 22nd he’d shared that days prior, he’d tested positive for COVID-19 and was at home quarantining:

“***PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE*** After my doctor visit and evaluation of my symptoms this morning I’ve been ordered to quarantine for 10 days and scheduled a third Covid 19 test this Thursday, December 24, 2020.” – Shabba-Doo

 

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However, in a December 29, 2020 post, he shared that his “good news” was that he was feeling much better and had tested COVID-19 negative. Here’s what he wrote:

“I’m feeling all better I’m just a wee bit sluggish from my cold, but the good news is I’m Covid 19 negative! Woo hoo!!!

I awoke this morning to a gift from my pal, George “DJ 360MIX” Jett! Thanks man!

Anyway, I’m excited lots of catching up to do. Let’s gooo!

Thank you to everyone for your kind, sweet, and loving get well wishes and thoughts.

Oh, I didn’t sleep in my beanie and glasses, lol, I donned them cause my vanity kicked in and didn’t want you to see my bed head, and crusty eyes, haha… Have a great day peeps. 🤗🙏🏽”

 

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At this point, his family and loved ones have not shared what exactly transpired regarding Adolfo’s health between Tuesday and Wednesday. As we get more information we’ll keep you all posted.

Ice-T Pays Homage To His Friend:

Below is what Shabba-Doo’s close friend, Ice-T, had to say about his death:

“I just lost ANOTHER close friend… SHABBA-DO. LA dance legend. You may know from the Breakin Movies.. Has passed away… FFUCK 2020 SHABBA-DOO MONTAGE.”

I just lost ANOTHER close friend… SHABBA-DO. LA dance legend. You may know from the Breakin Movies.. Has passed away… FFUCK 2020 SHABBA-DOO MONTAGE https://t.co/x57MVFwV90

— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) December 30, 2020

Our deepest condolences to Adolfo “Shabba-Doo” Quiñones’ Mother and loved ones at this time.

2020 has shaped up to be a truly heartbreaking year. ILOSM family let’s all be sure to do our best to tell those we love, that we love them, because we never know what tomorrow may bring.

May Adolfo “Shabba-Doo” Quiñones rest in peace and power.

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After Breakin’ was released, we didn’t hear much else from Boogaloo, although he did manage to land a few gigs including Chaka Khan’s “I Feel For You” video (along with the other dancers from the Breakin’ cast), which was a genius move on the part of Chaka, because it gave her that street edge she was going for, without compromising her true soul music roots.

Another gig Boogaloo landed after Breakin,’ was role of the pop-locking ‘Urkel-bot’ in the 90’s Family Matters sitcom.

After a few more appearances in film projects, like Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey, and also in music videos- Gap Band’s “Party Train,” and Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long”- it seemed like Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers fell off.

We wanted to know where the brotha disappeared to, so we did a lil’ digging and found out a few things about him. Turns out, Boogaloo Shrimp actually did not instantly fall off after his Breakin’ fame subsided.

CHECK OUT WHAT “TURBO” HAS BEEN UP TO

-Boogaloo was employed as a personal dance consultant to Michael Jackson throughout most of the 80s and the early 90s. Ain’t that something?!!

-He’s still dancing and spent his years making a living doing choreography, teaching private lessons and doing trade shows in Europe and Japan. Dancing is in his blood and it doesn’t look like he has any plans on stopping soon.

Watch this funny video clip of Boogaloo on the Steve Harvey Show, trying to teach Steve how to moonwalk:

Here’s another video clip of Boogaloo doing his thing, in true pop-lock form:

-When Boogaloo isn’t dancing, he’s mentoring young up and coming dancers, who strive to reach what he accomplished.

Boogaloo also credits his former co-star, Shabba-Doo, for schooling him on the business side of dancing when he was still a teenager.

At 50 years old, Boogaloo is fortunate enough to continue to live out his dream of dancing. We’re happy to see the brotha doing well and get this, we actually might see him again on the big screen in a new Breakin’ movie. The last we heard, was that he was ‘in talks’ for a sequel, although there has been no confirmation. Curious to see how well that would go over in today’s hip hop environment, because breakdancing is unfortunately a lost art. The new dances in hip hop are either for  kids and teens, or are so incredibly weird, that us, grown folks, wouldn’t dare attempt to do them. A 50-something year old trying to do BlocBoy JB’s ‘shoot’ dance should be a crime (FYI: Fellow Old Schoolers, we understand if you have to Google that dance…we did too). Anywho, it’s good to see Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers is out her living life and still doing what he loves.

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Remember “Turbo,” played by Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers? He’s the cat who was the break dancing sidekick to “Ozone” (Adolfo Quinnones). He was also 16 years old at the time and will forever be remembered not just for his off the chain breakdancing skills, but also as the guy who took sweeping dirt off of the sidewalk to a whole ‘notha level.

After Breakin’ was released, we didn’t hear much else from Boogaloo, although he did manage to land a few gigs including Chaka Khan’s “I Feel For You” video (along with the other dancers from the Breakin’ cast), which was a genius move on the part of Chaka, because it gave her that street edge she was going for, without compromising her true soul music roots.

Another thing Boogaloo did after Breakin’ was play the pop locking ‘Urkelbot’ in Family Matters.

After a few more appearances in film projects like Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey and Dudley Do Right, and in music videos- Gap Band’s “Party Train,” and Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long”- it seemed like Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers just fell off.

We wanted to know where the brotha disappeared to, so we did a lil’ digging and found out a few things about Boogaloo Shrimp- it turns out he actually did not instantly fall off after his Breakin’ fame subsided.

CHECK OUT WHAT TURBO IS DOING NOW>>>

-Boogaloo was employed as a personal dance consultant to Michael Jackson throughout most of the 80s and the early 90s. Ain’t that something?!!

-He’s still dancing and spent his years making a living doing choreography, teaching private lessons and doing trade shows in Europe and Japan. Dancing is in his blood and it doesn’t look like he has any plans on stopping soon.

Watch this funny video clip of Boogaloo on the Steve Harvey Show as he tries to teach Steve the moonwalk…

Here’s another recent video clip of Boogaloo doing his thing:

-When Boogaloo isn’t dancing, he’s mentoring young up and coming dancers who strive to reach what he accomplished.

Boogaloo also credits his former co-star Shabba-Doo for schooling him on the business side of dancing when he was still a teenager.

At 50 years old, Boogaloo is fortunate enough to continue to live out his dream of dancing. We’re happy to see the brotha doing well and get this, we actually might see him again on the big screen in a new Breakin’ movie. The last we heard was that he was in talks for that at the present moment, although there has been no confirmation. I’m curious to see how well that would go over in today’s hip hop environment because breakdancing is a lost art and the new dances in hip hop are either for 9 year olds to do, or are so incredibly weird that us grown folks wouldn’t dare attempt to do them. A 50 something year old doing the ‘nae nae’ and ‘dabbin’ should be a crime.

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If you’re a fan of 80’s break dance movies, then you’ve probably seen the movie, Breakin,’ at least once, being that there weren’t many options back in the day.

Remember “Turbo,” played by Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers? He’s the cat who was the break dancing sidekick to “Ozone” (Adolfo Quinnones). He was also 16 years old at the time and will forever be remembered not just for his off the chain breakdancing skills, but also as the guy who took sweeping dirt off of the sidewalk to a whole ‘notha level.

After Breakin’ was released, we didn’t hear too much else from Boogaloo, although he did manage to land a few gigs including Chaka Khan’s “I Feel For You” video (along with the other dancers from the Breakin’ cast), which was a genius move on the part of Chaka because it gave her that street edge she was going for, without compromising her true soul music roots.

Another thing Boogaloo did after Breakin’ was play the pop locking ‘Urkelbot’ in Family Matters.
After a few more appearances in film projects like Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey and Dudley Do Right, and in music videos- Gap Band’s “Party Train,” and Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long”- it seemed like Michael “Boogaloo Shrimp” Chambers just fell off.

We wanted to know where the brotha disappeared to, so we did a lil’ digging and found out a few things about Boogaloo Shrimp- it turns out he actually didn’t instantly fall off after his Breakin’ fame subsided:

-Boogaloo was employed as a…

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