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1979 Palsmatics w/ Wendy O. Williams nightclub ad...
1979 Palsmatics w/ Wendy O. Williams nightclub ad...
Item # 725399
February 05, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 5, 1979
* Plasmatics w/ singer Wendy O. Williams (early)
* American hardcore punk rock band performance
* Max's Kansas City nightclub advertisement
Page 86 has a 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement upcoming performances by the "PLASMATICS" at Max' Kansas City nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
background: The February 2, 1979, performance at Max’s Kansas City captured the Plasmatics at the precise moment they shifted from a local underground curiosity into a full-blown cultural phenomenon. Fronted by the indomitable Wendy O. Williams, the band delivered a sensory assault that effectively bridged the gap between punk rock and radical performance art, centered around the ritualistic destruction of consumer electronics. On this particular night, the air in the cramped, smoke-filled venue was thick with the scent of sawdust and ozone as Wendy swung a sledgehammer into television sets and chainsawed guitars—theatrics that served as a violent critique of 1970s complacency. This early residency was so high-impact that it solidified the band’s status as the biggest draw in the New York club circuit, routinely out-drawing established acts and forcing the venue to turn away hundreds of fans who had lined up along Park Avenue South just to catch a glimpse of the chaos.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there 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 with 112 pages, tabloid size, small red stamp on the front page (see image), 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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