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Charles “Robot” Washington, a noted street dancer and “Soul Train” performer (1981–1991), hails from Compton, California. He specialized in the “Robot” style and was part of the Starlock Lockers group. Charles “Robot” Washington (Soul Train Legend): He is from Compton, California. Known as a pioneer of the “Robot” dance style, he was a prominent dancer on Soul Train from 1981 to 1991 and founded the “Robot Brothers” in the late 1960s.
The name is also associated with Charles “Captain Crunch” Washington, a legendary locker and street dancer who performed with his own “Funky Bunch” members at events like the OG Poppers Picnic.
Charles “Captain Crunch” Washington was a prominent figure in the California locking dance scene during the 1970s and 1980s. Based in the Compton/Watts area, he was a key member of Kaptin Krunch & the Funky Bunch, a group that followed in the legacy of street dancing and performed on Soul Train.
