Who originated the use of "OLD SCHOOL"?

[Lonewolf]

Who, when, and where, was the origin of the term "OLD SCHOOL"?

[TheReal]

Who, when, and where, was the origin of the term "OLD SCHOOL"?

I first heard this term in the mid 80's, when folks were talking about how things were back in the day-especially the mores and practices of a specific community or society.

This term was especially used in regards to male and female relationships, and child disclipline...

I know this doesn't answer your question specifically, but hey, this is what I've observed...

[Lonewolf]

Mid 80s is when I too began to hear it used more and more.

Is there any truth >>that it first started coming out from Chicago?

[TheReal]

Mid 80s is when I too began to hear it used more and more.

Is there any truth >>that it first started coming out from Chicago?

I don't know for sure, but in my neck of the woods (cali) during the 80's, folks would use that term, when they were making certain distinctions between how folks acted then, and back in the day (which was relative to how old the person was, who was making such remarks).

With that said, I don't think the term really has any geographical claim: it's universal...

[TheReal]

On the same token, concerning the term "old school," I can remember in the 70's, when music that was considered "oldies" was that music that was produced in the 50's, and early to mid 60's. However, when the 80's and 90's rolled around, the music that was produced in the mid 60's, and 70's, were then labeled as "oldies."

The interesting thing about all of this, is that now, in this century, the music that was produced in the 70's and 80's, with inroads into the 90's, are considered "old school." In the end, I guess it all depends on what generation and decade you're from.

Of course this was a little of the topic, but at least it was somewhere around the corner...

[Lonewolf]

On the same token, concerning the term "old school," I can remember in the 70's, when music that was considered "oldies" was that music that was produced in the 50's, and early to mid 60's. However, when the 80's and 90's rolled around, the music that was produced in the mid 60's, and 70's, were then labeled as "oldies."

The interesting thing about all of this, is that now, in this century, the music that was produced in the 70's and 80's, with inroads into the 90's, are considered "old school." In the end, I guess it all depends on what generation and decade you're from.

Of course this was a little of the topic, but at least it was somewhere around the corner...

It is on topic . . . and is true what you wrote, except that I remember
the term being used more so in reference to Funk Music and not so much
as to ALL Oldies.

Good Points T.R.