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Graffiti Rock( 1984)

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Graffiti Rock was a hip-hop based television program, originally screened June 29, 1984. Intended as an on-going series, the show only received one pilot episode and aired on WPIX channel 11 in New York City and 88 markets around the country, to good Nielsen ratings. Graffiti Rock resembled a hip hop version of the popular television dance shows at the time such as Soul Train and American Bandstand. The show was created and hosted by Michael Holman, who was the manager of the popular break-dancing crew, the New York City Breakers. The episode features Run D.M.C., Shannon, The New York City Breakers, DJ Jimmie Jazz and Kool Moe Dee and Special K of the Treacherous Three. The New York City Breakers, who were fresh off of their success from the movie, Beat Street, made a showcase appearance. The episode also features television and film actress, Debi Mazar and actor/director Vincent Gallo as dancers on the show. A segment of the show was sampled on The Beastie Boys' LP Ill Communication. "[...] alright, you're scratchin it right now, cut the record back and forth against the needle, back and forth, back and forth, make it scratch, but let me tell you something don't try this at home on your dad's stereo only under hiphop supervision, alright ?" The show has since become an important 'must-see' for hip-hop enthusiasts, alongside such titles as Wild Style and Beat Street.

  1. Michael Holman

    Creator

Series Cast

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    Michael Holman

    Himself - Host

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    Debi Mazar

    Herself

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    Vincent Gallo

    Himself - "Prince Vince"

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    Kool Moe Dee

    Himself

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    Joseph Simmons

    Run

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    Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

    DMC

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    Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell

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    Brenda 'Shannon' Greene

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    DJ Jimmie Jazz

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    Kevin 'Special K' Keaton

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    Tony 'Powerful Pexster' Lopez

    New York City Breaker

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    Chino 'Action' Lopez

    New York City Breaker

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    Bobby 'Flip Rock' Potts

    New York City Breaker

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    Cory 'Icey Ice' Montalvo

    New York City Breaker

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    Ray 'Lil Lep' Ramos

    New York City Breaker

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    Matthew 'Glide Master' Caban

    New York City Breaker

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    Noel 'Kid Nice' Mangual

    New York City Breaker

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    Tony 'Mr. Wave' Draughon

    New York City Breaker

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    Normski

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    The New York City Breakers

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Graffiti Rock

1984 | 1 Episodes

Graffiti Rock was a hip-hop based television program, originally screened June 29, 1984. Intended as an ongoing series, the show only received one pilot. Graffiti Rock resembled a hip hop version of the popular television dance shows at the time such as Soul Train and American Bandstand. The show was created and hosted by Michael Holman.

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Facts

Status

Ended

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Video

Original Language

English

Keywords

  • rap music
  • hip-hop
  • breakdance
  • graffiti
  • subculture
  • b-boying
  • dj
  • variety show
  • freestyle
  • 80s style
  • dance show