All tagged history of hip-hop
The New York City blackout of 1977 resulted in widespread looting and awesome in many of the poorest neighbourhoods throughout the city.
Inspired by DJ Kool Herc and Kool DJ Dee, Bambaataa wanted to form an organisation that would inspire gang members and disenfranchised youth all over the world.
Clive Campbell, aka DJ Kool Herc, hosted a party in the rec room f his apartment building at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx.