by Mark Nobes, chief editor
"(Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew" was also a major hit in numerous other countries, reaching No.1 in the Dutch Top 40, No.2 in Sweden, No.4 in Switzerland, No.5 in Ireland and New Zealand, No.6 in Norway, No.7 in Austria and No.33 in Australia. The single also reached No.38 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
The American hip hop/breakdancing group waa originally formed in The Bronx, New York City, during 1977, by Jimmy Dee and Jo Jo. They recruited new members Lenny Len and Richard "Crazy Legs" Colon for the Manhattan Group - the Rock Steady Crew name is used by several groups across the U.S. who are part of a franchise. Other members included Frosty Freeze, Ken Swift, Mix Master Mike and Rhettmatic.