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Graffiti Rock (1984) Online

Graffiti Rock (1984) Online
Original Title :
Graffiti Rock
Genre :
Movie / Music
Year :
1984
Directror :
Clark Santee
Cast :
Powerful Pexster,Shannon,Darryl McDaniels
Writer :
Michael Holman
Type :
Movie
Time :
23min
Rating :
8.3/10
Graffiti Rock (1984) Online

Credited cast:
Powerful Pexster Powerful Pexster - New York City Breaker
Shannon Shannon - Herself
Darryl McDaniels Darryl McDaniels - Himself (as Run-D.M.C)
Jason Mizell Jason Mizell - Himself (as Run-D.M.C.)
Joseph Simmons Joseph Simmons - Himself (as Run-D.M.C.)
Jimmie Jaz Jimmie Jaz - Himself - DJ
Kevin Keaton Kevin Keaton - Himself (as Special K)
Kool Moe Dee Kool Moe Dee - Himself
Michael Holman Michael Holman - Himself - Host
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Action Action - New York City Breaker
Flip Rock Flip Rock - New York City Breaker
Vincent Gallo Vincent Gallo - Himself (as Prince Vince)
Icey Ice Icey Ice - New York City Breaker
Joseph Joseph - Breakdancer
Josephine Josephine - Breakdancer

This was a pilot for a dance show that was supposed to be a hip-hop version of American Bandstand (1952) or Soul Train (1971). The show was not picked up but the pilot aired in syndication in 88 cities in the US.

Michael Holman originally wanted Fab 5 Freddy or Mr. Magic to host the show but neither were available. So Holman hosted it himself.

Holman was the manager of the New York City Breakers. But the Breakers almost refused to perform when a SAG representative told them that they should not perform unless they were paid more money. Holman convinced them to perform for the little money that he could afford to pay them.

Kool Moe Dee and Kevin Keaton were in the group The Treacherous Three along with Lamar Hill. According to Hill, he stole Kool Moe Dee's money and spent it on drugs. Kool Moe was so disappointed that he did not allow Hill to be on the show.

Michael Holman and Vincent Gallo were bandmates in a group called Gray along with Jean Michel Basquiat.


User reviews

Dianalmeena

Dianalmeena

This was way before its time. Showcased every aspect of the the hip hop lifestyle, rap, graffiti, and turntablelist. Totally unconventional even featured a battle with the Treacherous Three featuring Kool Moe Dee.Probably didn't get picked up because it was a little too street, too raw, and definitely way too black. But this was epic classic ish. Run Dmc lays down a classic performance which included set in full graph mode. Debi Mazar is a dancer which I find completely wild, but that is typical of the NY hip hop scene then. All inclusive, all encompassing that featured every culture as well as the melding of punk, hip hop, and disco elements.