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1983 Run-DMC... beginning of new-school hip hop music...
1983 Run-DMC... beginning of new-school hip hop music...
Item # 716932
June 11, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 11, 1985
* Early & rare Run-DMC D.M.C. advertisement
* Performance at the RITZ nightclub in Manhattan
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* "The Goonies" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Adventure comedy cult classic
Page 108 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the RITZ nightclub with one of the performers being "Run-D.M.C." (see images)
AI notes: On June 12, 1985, Run-D.M.C. performed at The Ritz in New York City, marking a pivotal moment in hip-hop's crossover into the mainstream and rock-oriented venues. Known for their hard-hitting beats, minimalist style, and signature Adidas gear, the group electrified a diverse crowd and brought hip-hop into a space typically dominated by punk and rock acts. The performance reflected the growing cultural impact of rap and foreshadowed the genre-blending success they would achieve with "Walk This Way" the following year.
Page 58 has a 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of the cult classic film "THE GOONIES" in New York City. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
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Complete with 148 pages, tabloid size, one fold along 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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