Photograph by
Boyd, Raymond, American, born 1958
Subject of
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002
Rev. Run, American, born 1964
McDaniels, Darryl Matthews, American, born 1964
Date
July 29, 1988
Medium
dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 × 14 in. (27.8 × 35.5 cm)
H x W (Image): 9 3/16 × 13 1/2 in. (23.3 × 34.3 cm)
Description
A color photograph of Run-DMC onstage at UIC Pavilion in Chicago in August 1988 on the Run's House Tour.
The image features Run at left, bending over towards the audience, holding a microphone to his mouth with his right hand. At center is D.M.C., standing with his arms raised over his head, a microphone in his right hand. Both wear black t-shirts, pants, and hats with large gold chains. Behind and to the right is Jam Master Jay, behind turntables and stacks of speakers. The stage lights glow orange in the background. The print is signed by the photographer in the bottom right. On the verso is an inscription by Bill Adler identifying the place and date.
Place captured
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
chromogenic color prints
Topic
Gesture
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Rappers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.169
Restrictions & Rights
© Raymond Boyd
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5adaf93fe-bb00-411b-b6e9-2fe912e64710

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