Created by
Rush Communications, American, founded 1983
Subject of
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002
Whodini, American, founded 1981
Blow, Kurtis, American, born 1959
LL Cool J, American, born 1968
Fresh, Doug E., American, born 1966
Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, American, 1980 - 1987
Date
1985
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 5 3/16 × 3 3/4 in. (13.1 × 9.5 cm)
Description
A handbill flier for the Krush Groove Christmas Party, live from Madison Square Garden. The flier features an illustration of a white satellite above a yellow moon on a black background. White and yellow text reads [FRIDAY DEC 27 / transmitted LIVE via / closed circuit from / Madison Square Garden, N.Y.] at the top right corner and [RUSH PRODUCTIONS / KRUSH / GROOVE / LIVE FROM / MADISON SQUARE GARDEN / X-MAS / PARTY] at the top left corner. Across the center are the performers, printed in various decorative text: Run DMC, Whodini, Kurtis Blow, LL Cool J, Doug E Fresh, and Dr. Jeckyll & Mr Hyde]. The ticket information is printed in black text within the yellow moon in the bottom left corner. There is no printing on the back of the flier.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place depicted
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Type
fliers (printed matter)
Topic
DJs (Musicians)
Film
Hip-hop (Music)
Holidays and festivals
Nightlife
Rappers (Musicians)
Television
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2020.38.2.5
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5adfad316-4616-4922-a134-802a60df9fa9

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