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1981 Palsmatics w/ Wendy O. Williams nightclub ad...
1981 Palsmatics w/ Wendy O. Williams nightclub ad...
Item # 717420
May 05, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 5, 1981
* Plasmatics w/ singer Wendy O. Williams AD
* American hardcore punk rock band performance
* Bond International Casino in New York City
Page 105 has a 10 1/2 x 5 inch advertisement for upcoming performances by the "PLASMATICS" at the Bond International Casino in New York City. (see images)
background: On May 15 and 16, 1981, the Plasmatics performed at Bond International Casino in New York City as part of their "Beyond the Valley of 1984" tour. Fronted by the provocative Wendy O. Williams, the band delivered their trademark blend of punk and metal with intense theatricality, including the destruction of TVs and cars onstage. Known for pushing the limits of shock rock, the Plasmatics' Bond shows were chaotic, visually extreme, and emblematic of their rebellious style, solidifying their place in the underground music scene of early 1980s New York.
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 136 pages, tabloid size, one fold along the center, small library stamp on the front page, 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.
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Category: The 20th Century
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