The Rhythm Stops: Remembering Rob Base's Enduring Impact Rob Base's passing at 59 has left an unexpected void in the music world.
His name was synonymous with '80s hip hop and the iconic dance track "It Takes Two," which reached 3 on the dance charts in 1988 but has since become a cultural touchstone.
Born Robert Grinyard, Rob Base met his musical collaborator DJ EZ Rock at school, and together they formed a partnership that produced some of the most enduring tracks of their generation.