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1978 Edward "Skull" Murphy & "KANSAS" Concert ad...
1978 Edward "Skull" Murphy & "KANSAS" Concert ad...
Item # 715714
May 08, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 8, 1978
* Edward "Skull' Murphy - Stonewall Inn bouncer
* LGBTQ - gays rights - pride activist w/ Photos
* KANSAS American rock band - Steve Walsh
* Madison Square Garden - MSG concert advertisement
The front page has a heading: "SKULL MURPHY The Gay Double Agent" with photo. This is a editorial that continues in multiple inside pages.
Note: Edward "The Skull" Murphy was a complex figure tied to the Stonewall Inn, a Mafia-run gay bar in New York City, where he worked as a bouncer and doorman during the historic 1969 riots. His nickname "The Skull" came from his shaved head, adopted during his earlier career as a professional wrestler. Murphy’s life was marked by a mix of criminal activity and later activism, making him a polarizing figure in LGBTQ history.
Page 59 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "KANSAS" Concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete in 118 pages, tabloid-size, folded at the center, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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