Graffiti Rock (1984)
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.
Release date: 1984-06-29
User rating:
6 / 10
Episodes (1):
1. Graffiti Rock
The episode features Run-D.M.C., Shannon, The New York City Breakers DJ Jimmie Jazz, 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.
Release date: 1984-06-29
Cast
Michael Holman
as Himself - Host
Debi Mazar
as Herself
Vincent Gallo
as Himself - "Prince Vince"
Kool Moe Dee
as Himself
Joseph Simmons
as Run
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
as DMC
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell
as
Tony 'Powerful Pexster' Lopez
as New York City Breaker
Chino 'Action' Lopez
as New York City Breaker
Bobby 'Flip Rock' Potts
as New York City Breaker
Cory 'Icey Ice' Montalvo
as New York City Breaker
Ray 'Lil Lep' Ramos
as New York City Breaker
Matthew 'Glide Master' Caban
as New York City Breaker
Noel 'Kid Nice' Mangual
as New York City Breaker
Tony 'Mr. Wave' Draughon
as New York City Breaker
The New York City Breakers
as
Rest of the cast - click here to expand
Brenda 'Shannon' Greene, DJ Jimmie Jazz, Kevin 'Special K' Keaton, Normski
Crew - click here to expand
Gail Trell Barker - Executive Producer, Martha Cooper - Still Photographer, Richard Bencivengo - Producer, Afrika Bambaataa - Music Consultant, Michael Holman - Producer