I am really disappointed with the hip-hop enthusiasts on Audiogon

Well why didn't he say this from the beginning?  I don't read the NY Times anymore and never saw any alerts on it.  When I was in college one of my dorm mates had a couple of Blowfly records.  For males in their late teens this was raunchy and of no significant cultural value, in other words the best!  Yes indeed, RIP Blowfly.

Pmotz,

There is nothing denigrating. About this thread. I was just surprised with so many rap and hip hop fans here that his death  was never mentioned. After all he was the godfather of hip hop.

Generally, I would imagine it is because he is not considered the "grandfather of hip hop," as he did nothing to develop the break beat style that defines hip-hop music (other than provide some samples for hip hop artists to use).  Blowfly was nothing more than a character - author of such "inspiring" tunes as "My Baby Keeps Farting in My Face," "Shitting on the Dock of the Bay," "Spermy Night in Georgia," and "It's a Faggot's World" (I apologize for any offense, but these are actual titles of his music).  

If DJ Kool Herc had passed, you would definitely hear of it.  

I have a sign posted on my door:

"Warning!

No Hip Hop
No Rap
No Bieber 
No Artificial Digital Reverb

"Strictly enforced by Mr. Smith & Mr. Wesson."

Can't believe I'm saying this but.....I agree with Schube.
(Hi Schube!)
I listen mostly to classical and jazz but occasionally throw in some rap. I've always felt rock was.....how shall I say..... overrated.