Jun 29
Graffiti Rock was created and hosted by Michael Holman, who was the manager of the popular breakdancing crew, the New York City Breakers. The show starred Run-D.M.C., Kool Moe Dee, DJ Jimmie Jazz, Shannon, Special K of the Treacherous Three, and The New York City Breakers.
Graffiti Rock was a hip-hop version of Soul Train. The show showcased the hip-hop elements including MC’s, breakdancing, graffiti, and DJ’s. Graffiti Rock only received ONE 23-minute pilot episode and aired on June 28, 1984 on WPIX 11 in NYC …..
In 1984, Michael Holman, was successful in producing and broadcasting the first ever, nation-wide, Hip Hop variety television show, Graffiti
