1978 Rock band QUEEN's "Jazz" album release...

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December 04, 1978

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich, Village, New York City, Dec. 4, 1978

* "Queen" British rock band advertisement
* "Jazz" album release - Freddie Mercury
* "Bicycle Race" & "Fat Bottomed Girls" fame
* Actor Bruce Lee death revisited 5 years later
* Hong Kong-American martial artist
* Jeet Kune Do martial art founder

The back has a full page advertisement for the release of the album "Jazz" by British rock band "QUEEN" (see image)
Starting on the front and continuing on multiple inside pages looks back at the mystery death of Bruce Lee.
AI notes: The December 4, 1978 issue of The Village Voice featured Mark Jacobson's article, "Paranoid Notes on the Strange Death of Bruce Lee," which explored various conspiracy theories about Lee’s death, linking it to entities like the Trilateral Commission and Reverend Moon, while examining the idea that such beliefs are ultimately theological. Jacobson also reflected on Bruce Lee’s cultural impact, particularly through his films like Enter the Dragon, and his powerful persona that resonated across racial lines. The same issue included "Tongs Strike Back in Chinatown," highlighting how Lee's fame energized Chinese-American youth and influenced the kung fu craze, reshaping the cultural identity and street presence of Chinatown.
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 160 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