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The Herculords, Kool Kyle "The Starchild", Grand Wizard Theodore at the T-Connection, November 22,1979
The Herculords, Kool Kyle "The Starchild", Grand Wizard Theodore at the T-Connection, November 22,1979

The Herculords, Kool Kyle "The Starchild", Grand Wizard Theodore at the T-Connection, November 22,1979

DJ Grand Wizzard Theodore
Guest performer Kool Kyle
Guest performer Starsky
Guest performer Master Rob
Venue T Connection
Guest performer Kevie Kev
Hosts Herculords
Visual image Herculords
Date1979
Mediumpaper (fiber product); ink
DimensionsOverall (HWD): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.94 × 21.59 cm)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number1999.123.4
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The event flyer showcases The Herculordes, Grand Wizzard Theodore, and Kool Kyle “The Starchild” as headliners for a show at the Bronx’s T-Connection.

The T-Connection was a popular and historic club located in the Bronx, New York, that embraced hip-hop culture. Owned by Ritchie Tee (birthdate unknown), many events like rap battles, awards shows, birthday celebrations, and rap performances took place at the T-Connection. Many of hip-hop’s pioneers like The Herculordes, Grand Wizzard Theodore, Kool Kyle “The Starchild”, Afrika Bambaataa, The Funky 4+1, and Grandmaster Flash frequented the club to DJ, rap, dance, and perform. Many prominent hip-hop DJs and rappers rose to fame from hosting events and performances at the T-Connection.

Black and white flyer with photographs of five acts. In the center is headshot of DJ Kool Herc. To the left of him is a headshot of Clark Kent and Sweet N’Sour. To the right is a headshot of Jay Cee and Tony D’. The flyer reads: “The T-Connection Disco’s Down with The Herculords” Clark Kent, Sweet N’ Sour, Kool Herc, Jay Cee and Tony D’, Kool Kyle “The Starchild” “Grand Wizard Theodore” Master Rob, Kevie Kev, and Starsky. “It’s all happening Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22nd, 1979 at the T-Connection. 2 Train or 55 bus to Gun Hill Road. Ladies free before 10pm. Damage $2 and $3 after 12pm. No Weapons
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