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Graffiti Rock

Overview

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.
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Michael Holman profile
Michael Holman

creator

Cast

Michael Holman profile
Michael Holman

Himself - Host

Total episodes: 1

Debi Mazar profile
Debi Mazar

Herself

Total episodes: 1

Vincent Gallo profile
Vincent Gallo

Himself - "Prince Vince"

Total episodes: 1

Kool Moe Dee profile
Kool Moe Dee

Himself

Total episodes: 1

Joseph Simmons profile
Joseph Simmons

Run

Total episodes: 1

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels profile
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

DMC

Total episodes: 1

Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell profile
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell

Total episodes: 1

Brenda 'Shannon' Greene profile
Brenda 'Shannon' Greene

Total episodes: 1

DJ Jimmie Jazz profile
DJ Jimmie Jazz

Total episodes: 1

Kevin 'Special K' Keaton profile
Kevin 'Special K' Keaton

Total episodes: 1

Tony 'Powerful Pexster' Lopez profile
Tony 'Powerful Pexster' Lopez

New York City Breaker

Total episodes: 1

Chino 'Action' Lopez profile
Chino 'Action' Lopez

New York City Breaker

Total episodes: 1

Michael Holman profile
Michael Holman

Himself - Host

Total episodes: 1

Debi Mazar profile
Debi Mazar

Herself

Total episodes: 1

Vincent Gallo profile
Vincent Gallo

Himself - "Prince Vince"

Total episodes: 1

Kool Moe Dee profile
Kool Moe Dee

Himself

Total episodes: 1

Joseph Simmons profile
Joseph Simmons

Run

Total episodes: 1

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels profile
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

DMC

Total episodes: 1

Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell profile
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell

Total episodes: 1

Brenda 'Shannon' Greene profile
Brenda 'Shannon' Greene

Total episodes: 1

DJ Jimmie Jazz profile
DJ Jimmie Jazz

Total episodes: 1

Kevin 'Special K' Keaton profile
Kevin 'Special K' Keaton

Total episodes: 1

Tony 'Powerful Pexster' Lopez profile
Tony 'Powerful Pexster' Lopez

New York City Breaker

Total episodes: 1

Chino 'Action' Lopez profile
Chino 'Action' Lopez

New York City Breaker

Total episodes: 1

Extra

Release Date

June 29, 1984

Last air Date

June 29, 1984

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Networks

WPIX logo

Available On

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Graffiti Rock

Aired on: 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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Graffiti Rock 30th Anniversary Kickstarter preview clip
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Graffiti Rock Opening Credits

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