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1972 New York Dolls & "Grease" musical ads...
1972 New York Dolls & "Grease" musical ads...
Item # 722618
August 24, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 24, 1972
* New York Dolls - punk rock music band pioneers
* Hotel Diplomat - New York City concert advertisement
* "GREASE" musical play - Broadway theatre ad
Page 42 has a 4 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for a "New York Dolls" performance at the Hotel Diplomat"
AI notes: On August 25, 1972, the New York Dolls played a now-iconic but relatively low-key show at the Hotel Diplomat in New York City, a venue far removed from the mainstream rock scene. At this point, the Dolls were still an underground band, but their raw energy and chaotic glam-punk fusion were already making waves. The show, which took place in a seedy, almost surreal space, became a defining moment in the band's history, capturing the gritty, rebellious spirit that would come to characterize punk rock. With David Johansen's brash vocals, Johnny Thunders and Sylvain Sylvain's glam-infused guitars, and the thumping rhythm section of Arthur Kane and Billy Murcia, the band delivered a raucous set that blurred the lines between glam rock and proto-punk. While the Dolls had not yet released their debut album, the gig solidified their growing reputation as one of the most daring and influential bands of the time, eventually paving the way for the punk rock explosion that would follow in the late '70s. Their performance at the Hotel Diplomat remains an essential snapshot of a band on the brink of transforming rock music forever.
Page 46 has a early ad for the musical "Grease" at a Broadway theater. ( see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955, the Voice began as a platform for the creative community of New York City.
Other interesting items from the counter-culture era. Complete in 80 pages, tabloid-size, one crease across 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.
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Category: The 20th Century
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