Distributed by
Def Jam Recordings, American, founded 1984
Subject of
LL Cool J, American, born 1968
Whodini, American, founded 1981
Rakim, American, born 1968
Eric B., American, born 1965
Shanté, Roxanne, American, born 1969
Too Short, American, born 1966
Created by
New Choice, American, 1986 - 1988
Date
1987
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 5 3/8 × 4 1/8 in. (13.7 × 10.5 cm)
Description
A black and white handbill flier for the 1987 Def Jam Records tour featuring headliners LL Cool J and Whodini with Eric B. and Rakim, New Choice, Roxanne Shante, and Too Short at the Oakland Coliseum, Saturday, October 3, 1987.
The flier has [Miller Genuine Draft CONCERTS] in white text in a black rectangle across the top, followed by [THE 87 Def Jam / TOUR] with "87" in large white numbers within a black square. The center of the flier has "L.L. COOL J" and "WHODINI" in decorative black text followed by the rest of the performers listed in white text within a black rectangle. The lower third has the venue and ticket information. There is no text or inscriptions on the back.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place depicted
Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Type
fliers (printed matter)
Topic
Hip-hop (Music)
Nightlife
Rappers (Musicians)
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2020.38.2.2
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd507ce2085-0407-4e1d-866b-4253ea1481bd

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