Home >
Early 1982 U2 Irish rock band concerts advertisement...
Early 1982 U2 Irish rock band concerts advertisement...
Item # 716030
March 02, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 2, 1982
* U2 - Irish rock band - Bono - The Edge
* "October" album concert tour advertisement
* "The Ritz" rock club in Manhattan, NYC
* Sugar Hill Gang - pioneer hip hop rap group
Page 95 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for a early New York City appearance of a young "U2" Irish rock group at "The Ritz" rock club in Manhattan. (see images)
Note: On March 18, 1982, U2 performed at The Ritz in New York City during their October Tour, delivering a high-energy set that featured songs from their first two albums, Boy and October. Highlights included "Gloria," "I Threw a Brick Through a Window," "Rejoice," and a cover of Neil Young’s "Southern Man." The performance also incorporated snippets of other songs like “Send in the Clowns” and “Give Peace a Chance.” The Ritz, a key East Village rock venue at the time, was known for showcasing rising bands and innovative live shows.
The album's cover featured a photograph of a young boy named Peter Rowen, who is the younger brother of Bono's friend Guggi . However, due to concerns about the imagery, the U.S. release featured a different cover with a stretched and distorted picture of the band.
Boy marked the beginning of U2's journey in the music industry, showcasing their early post-punk sound and themes of adolescence and innocence .
Page 63 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the Savoy Club in Harlem with a March 4th appearance by the "Sugar Hill Gang" A small but rare mention of this pioneer in new school hip hop.
Note: On March 4, 1982, the Sugarhill Gang performed at the Savoy in New York City. This concert was part of their tour promoting their second studio album, 8th Wonder, which was released in 1981.
The Savoy, a historic venue in Harlem, was known for hosting influential music acts, making it a fitting location for the Sugarhill Gang during a pivotal time in their career. Their performance there underscores their role in bringing hip-hop to broader audiences in the early 1980s.
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 120 pages, one fold across the center, nice condition.
Provenance: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. If purchasing, please do so with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
Add to Cart
