Another Legend Gone to Soon - Rest In Peace: Bruno ‘Pop N Taco’ Falcon

Another Legend Gone way to soon. Bruno ‘Pop N Taco’ Falcon passed away this weekend at the age of 58 in his Long Beach, CA Home. His sister Diana Wolgamott, tells TMZ … She says she believes he may have died from a possible heart attack. We're told his death is considered natural, and no autopsy will be conducted. But still, Bruno Falcon's Cause of death is a misnomer.

Go Fund Me for Pop N Taco's Funeral expenses - Anything helps: Go Fund Me / Pop N Taco

 

Since his passing Social media has been flooded with Tributes to the Legend Bruno "Pop n Taco" Falcon:

@popinpete on Instagram,

“Rest my brother Taco, glad we had this moment last year after not seeing each other in 15 years.” He added, “Rest in peace my brother Popin n Taco, you will be missed..can’t believe this.”

Pop N Taco & Poppin Pete of The Electric Boogaloos In The Movie Breakn

Ice T Tweeted,

Yep, just got a text. He was way to young. Smh

Replying to a fan "Did you hear about Pop N Taco ice?"

@rhettmatic on Instagram,

Rest In Peace to the legendary dancer, West Coast Icon, Long Beach Original & one of the 1st Mexican street dancers, Bruno “Pop N Taco” Falcon also known as “King Snake”. One of my heroes that I grew up watching when I used to Pop back in the days in the 80’s. Swipe Over to see him in action.

I used to hear his name along with Boogaloo Shrimp aka “Turbo” around town growing up in Cerritos, not knowing he was from Long Beach. I finally got to see him on the 1983 Documentary “Breakin N Enterin” on VHS.

He made a big impact when he played one of the rivals with another legend & hero of mine, @popinpete as the duo “Electro Rock” on the 1984 movie “Breakin”.

He also made his mark doing choreography for the great Michael Jackson, such as Captain Eo with Popin Pete, & Smooth Criminal (He’s on the left up front with MJ).

He was still dancing even still to this day & teaching private lessons from his garage.

Thank you Pop N Taco for your influence & memories. You will be missed. This one really hurts & hits home.nd….

The MJ Cast Tweeted,

RIP to the legendary Bruno “Pop N Taco” Falcon. Pioneer in hip hop dance, friend and collaborator of Michael Jackson, and an artist who will be forever missed.

Toni Basil Tweeted,

Rest In Peace My long time dear beautiful friend and collaborator over many years- the legendary ground breaking brilliant dancer Pop-n-Taco Bruno Falcon. June 10, 1964-July 2, 2022.

Del Mak tweeted,

Rest Easy Bruno Falcon aka Pop N Taco Undoubtedly one of the greatest exponents of popping dance we have ever seen! A Hispanic pioneer who broke boundaries and his work with Michael Jackson will be forever timeless.

@zulugremlin on instagram,

#restinpeace #popntaco my #friend #brother #latino #dance #legend #pioneer photo taken in #tokyo #japan

Zulu Gremlin (In a oldschool Panic 39 hat) with Pop N Taco in Tokyo, Japan

@femmefatale_official_  Instagram,

Rest In Peace to the legend Bruno Pop N Taco Falcon 💐😔 You inspired generations of dancers all around the world and we will forever honor your legacy.
Our deepest condolences to all family and friends. 

Femme Fatale - Dancer Dassy, Pop N Taco, Marie Poppins, & Lily Frias

@unclejamsarmy on Instagram,

Bruno “Pop N Taco” Falcon🙏🏾🕊 Fly High Dance In The Sky #popntaco #rip

@jungthkoreanroc on Instagram,

Rest In Peace Pop N Taco (1964 - 2022) | Just heard sad news today. We lost 😢 true Pioneer and legend in the history. Pop N Taco He passed away. I don't know how to say.. just sad. Rest In Peace Legend. 🙏

Miss Al Boogie tweeted,

I am so deeply saddened by this news. Taco was an incredible innovator and excellent dancer in Popping styles. Whether a street dancer Pops or not, he was a huge influence on all of us. And a huge influencer of Pop(ular) culture!

The Cannon Film Guide tweeted,

I’m sad to learn that street dance legend Bruno “Pop ‘n’ Taco” Falcon passed away yesterday. Breakin’ fans will remember him as one of Ozone & Turbo’s dance rivals.

 

History

Originally from East Los Angeles, CA but went to Poly High in Long Beach, CA, Pop N Taco had a lengthy dance career Especially behind the scenes working with Janet, La Toya and Michael Jackson. He was the Creative consultant on Michael Jacksons “Dangerous’” Tour

He was also one of the dancers on the “Smooth Criminal” video who did the enduring lean sequence. It was also stated the Bruno had taught MJ many of his iconic Dance Moves. Michael Hired Bruno for most of his tour’s in the ’90s as everything from Choreographer to Creative Consultant.

 

He was also in many Motion Pictures including “Breakin’ ” 1984, “Breakin’ 2 Electric Boogaloo” 1984,  “Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey” 1991 “Thumbelina” 1994,  and Michael Jackson’s “Moonwalker” 1988.  Music Videos like Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long” 1983 , Chaka Kahn’s “I Feel For You” 1984, Klymaxx’s “Meeting In The Ladies Room” 1985. He also was in  The Short “Captain Eo”, TV Series “Benson” Episode “Take This Job and Love It”, The documentaries “Champ” 2021 & Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary” 2019, and the TV Special “Michael Jackson Live in Bucharest: The Dangerous Tour”.

After the Mid 90's Pop N Taco was absent from the camera for many years until he Teamed up with Kento Mori to make the " I Can Make you Dance" Video (Below) Directed, Filmed, & Edited by Tim Milgram

 

His Influence on Streetdance, Popping, Locking, B-Boying and Hip Hop in General spread world wide. He left this world before his time and he will be Missed and he did his part to leave this world a better place.

Rest In Peace

Bruno 'Pop N Taco' Falcon

1964-2022

 

 

 

 

Sources:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0265950/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

https://www.tmz.com/2022/07/03/dancer-bruno-pop-n-taco-falcon-dead-dies/