The New York City blackout of 1977 resulted in widespread looting and awesome in many of the poorest neighbourhoods throughout the city.
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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.
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Clive Campbell, aka DJ Kool Herc, hosted a party in the rec room f his apartment building at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx.
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