Video: Dig Of The Day: Kurtis Blow, Fat Boys, Rock Steady Crew & more @ Tin Pan Apple Rap & Dance Contest (1983)
Rare 1983 footage of the legendary Tin Pan Apple Rap & Dance Contest, organized by a Swiss born music manager Charles Steller. The event was presented by radio WBLS 107.5, legendary Mr. Magic (R.I.P.) and The Coca-Cola Company
This footage shows auditions in all five boroughs, semi-finals in the legendary Bronx nightclub Disco Fever, various interviews plus the finals at Manhattan`s Radio City Music Hall. The Fat Boys (then known as Disco 3) and U.T.F.O. both won and started their careers through this event.
Performances, appearances and interviews by the Rock Steady Crew, Kurtis Blow, Sweet G, Fearless Four, Mr Magic, LA Sunshine (Treacherous Three), Wayne & Charlie plus many more. Enjoy!
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