Living Legends (group)

History

Living Legends originally grew out of Mystik Journeymen, consisted of BFAP (now known as Sunspot Jonz) and PSC (now known as Lucky3). Beginning in 1994, the Mystik Journeymen began cultivating a fan base by selling their own tapes on the streets and hosting "Underground Survivors" shows in East Oakland. In 1995, the duo met The Grouch. They soon embarked on the first of several of self-funded tours throughout Europe. In 1996, Mystik Journeymen and The Grouch joined with the trio known as 3 Melancholy Gypsys (Eligh, Scarub, and Murs) of Los Angeles. They formed Living Legends in late 1990s. The crew has since grown to include Bicaso, Aesop and Arata.

The group and its members have founded and operated several imprints, including Outhouse Records, Dirt Works, Simple Man Records, and Revenge Entertainment. In 1999, Living Legends moved their base of operations to Los Angeles.

In May 2012, Murs quit the group. In June that year, The Grouch announced hiatus from the group.

In 2016, the group (Aesop, Bicasso, Eligh, Luckyiam, Murs, Scarub, Sunspot Jonz, and The Grouch) officially reunited for a regional tour and hit the road as part of the 10th annual How The Grouch Stole Christmas Tour.

Aesop The Black Wolf died in August 2025.

Members

Current

• Bicasso - vocals, production
• Eligh - vocals, production
• Luckyiam - vocals
• Scarub - vocals, production
• Sunspot Jonz - vocals, production
• The Grouch - vocals, production

Former

• Arata - vocals
• Murs - vocals
• Aesop The Black Wolf - vocals (d. 2025)

Discography

Studio albums

• The Underworld (2000)
• Angelz Wit Dirty Faces (2000)
• Almost Famous (2001)
• Creative Differences (2004)
• Classic (2005)
• The Gathering (2008)
• The Return (2023)

Compilation albums

• UBH Vol. 2 (1996)
• UBH Vol. 3: Against All Odds (1997)
• UBH 4: Stop & Retaliate (1999)
• UBH V - Legacy 2099 (2002)
• Crappy Old Sht* (2003)
• Legendary Music Volume 1 (2006)
• Legendary Music Volume 2 (2008)
• Legendary Music Volume 3 (2025)

EPs

• The Gathering (2008)

Singles

• "Gotta Question for Ya / Night Prowler / Forces of Nature" (2001)
• "Awakening / Fill My Drink Up" (2004)
• "Damn It Feels Good / Whatizit?" (2004)
• "Blast Your Radio" (2004)
• "Down for Nothin' / Brand New" (2005)
• "Never Fallin' / Good Fun" (2005)
• "She Wants Me" (2008)
• "Trojan Horse" (2012)
• "Legendaries" (2021)
• "LLXL" featuring Eli-Mac (2022)
• "Everyday" (2023)
• "Lettermen" from The Return (2023)
• "The Return" from The Return (2023)

DVDs

• Street Legendz (2004)
• Broke Ass Summer Jam (2007)

References

References

1. Flicker, Jonah. (June 4, 2008). "The Who's Who of L.A.'s Living Legends Crew". [[LA Weekly]].
2. Hughes, Josiah. (March 8, 2005). "Album Review: Living Legends - Classic". Prefix.
3. Forrest, Luke. "The Living Legends - Biography". [[AllMusic]].
4. (May 9, 2012). "Interviews - 001 Luckyiam". Fingers on Blast.
5. Starbury, Allen. (June 13, 2012). "Living Legends A Wrap? Murs, The Grouch Quit The Group". BallerStatus.com.
6. Eustice, Kyle. (November 24, 2016). "Living Legends Reunite For How The Grouch Stole Christmas Tour". [[HipHopDX]].
7. Spuhler, Robert. (November 24, 2016). "Living Legends reunite for 'How the Grouch Stole Christmas'". [[SFGate]].
8. (2025-08-18). "Living Legends MC Aesop The Black Wolf Has Died".