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"At the Hop" is a rock and roll/doo-wop song written by Artie Singer, John Medora, and David White and originally released by Danny & the Juniors. The song was released in the fall of 1957, and reached number one on the US charts on January 6, 1958, thus becoming one of the top-selling singles of 1958. "At the Hop" also hit number one on the R&B Best Sellers list. Somewhat more surprisingly, the record reached #3 on the Music Vendor country charts.
The song became more prominent after it was performed by rock and roll revival act Sha Na Na at the 1969 Woodstock Festival and featured in the 1973 coming-of-age teen drama American Graffiti. Musically, it's notable for combining several of the most popular formulas in 1950s rock'n'roll, the twelve-bar blues, boogie-woogie piano and the 50s progression.
The song was written by White, Medora and Singer in 1957, when Danny & the Juniors were still called The Juvenairs. Initially called "Do the Bop", the song was heard by Dick Clark, who suggested they change its name. After performing the song on Clark's show American Bandstand, it gained popularity and went to the top of the US charts, remaining at number one for five weeks.
Theatre of Hate are a post-punk band formed in Britain in 1980.
Led by singer-songwriter and ex-member of punk band The Pack, Kirk Brandon, the original group also consisted of guitarist Steve Guthrie, bassist Stan Stammers (The Straps/Epileptics), saxophonist John Lennard and drummer Luke Rendle from Crisis/The Straps.
The Pack were a British punk rock band formed in 1978. Comprising Kirk Brandon (vocals, guitar), Simon Werner (died 26 Nov 2010) (guitar), Jonathan Werner (bass), and Rab Fae Beith (later of UK Subs) (drums). Beith was eventually replaced by Jim Walker (drums). The band released two singles in 1979, before a change of name to Theatre of Hate.
In 1980, The Pack evolved into Theatre of Hate, with Luke Rendle replacing Walker on drums, Stan Stammers joining on bass, Steve Guthrie on guitar and John "Boy" Lennard on sax (the Werners joined The Straps, who Stan Stammers had previously played for).<ref name="Strong" Inspired by Antonin Artaud's book Theatre and its DoubleThe band took its name from the concept of the Theatre of Cruelty: "Artaud called for the emotional involvement of the audience. Singer Brandon borrowed the thespian term because he was trying to do the same." The first Theatre of Hate release was the "Original Sin" single in November 1980, which reached No. 5 on the UK Indie Chart." Theatre of Hate garnered much early attention as a live act and made their album debut in 1981 with the concert LP He Who Dares Wins (Live at the Warehouse Leeds). Steve Guthrie left the band shortly after the album's release. Another concert recording followed, Live at the Lyceum.
Hop or hops usually refers to a kind of small jump, usually using only one leg can also be on two. It can also refer to:
The Hop by Theatre of Hate, taken from the Peel Session recorded on 8 February 1982.
SASS Musical Theatre Review Jan 2012
Fascinating Rhythm show, produced by Debbie Sternbach in San Francisco, ca. 1990. Including dancer Crispin Pierce.
Pelham Children's Theater 2011 Grease
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A project for my Hip Hop Theatre and Spoken Word class at the University of San Francisco.
dance showcase for Hip Hop Theatre, Mojah Dance, and West African Dance.
1520 Sedgwick Avenue - Hip Hop Theatre Starring Kendrick Lamar, Chance, Lupe Fiasco, Clif Soulo and Moor Kick back and watch the film. Hip Hop Lives www.iamhhtemple.org
Baba Brinkman is a Canadian rap artist, writer, actor, and tree planter. He is best known for his award-winning hip-hop theatre shows, including The Rap Guide to Evolution and The Canterbury Tales Remixed, which interpret the works of Darwin and Chaucer for a modern audience. http://www.bababrinkman.com/
“A modern West Side Story”, “Australia’s Beat Street”, the freshest Bboys, Bgirls, free runners, DJs, MCs, spoken word, graffiti and street artists unite in a powerful journey through the struggles of the modern metropolis. Released early from jail, MC and guitarist, Jet (Wire MC) attempts to reunite with his girlfriend, Hip Hop dancer, Rosa (Demi Sorono). Jet's foster brother, Fury (Morganics) has spiralled into homelessness and drug addiction, scoring from Jet's rival, DJ Rich (Bboy Jay). Now their rivalry comes to a head when Jet discovers that Rosa has been rehearsing with DJ Rich to host his upcoming all star Hip Hop jam. Based on the critically acclaimed Hip Hop Theatre production which culminated in standing ovations at The Sydney Opera House, "Survival Tactics" is Australia’s ...
Walter Brown is an artist from Charleston, South Carolina. VP and Walter talk about the Concrete Rose EP, the artistry of the emcee's flow and the coupling of Hip Hop and theatre.
The VORTEX in Austin, Texas presents Hip-Hop Theatre Explosion livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Friday, November 6 at 8pm CST (Austin) / 6pm PST (San Francisco) / 9pm EST (Washington, DC). In Twitter, use #howlround and follow @HowlRoundTV. This livestream of Hip-Hop Theatre Explosion is one of three nights of Music, MCs, Dance, and Spoken Word curated and hosted by award-winning artist Zell Miller III, director of the smash hit, Hunger, and the writer/director of the critically-acclaimed triumph for social justice, Hands Up Hoodies Down. This interactive high-energy performance piece is highlights the beauty of hip-hop culture, through comedic vignettes, heart-felt monologues, lyrical M.C's, b-boy's, modern dancing, poet...
The 70th anniversary of the 5th Pan African Congress, 1945 was commemorated in Manchester in a three day conference from 16-18 October 2015, where Akala gave a totally thought provoking final presentation on Sunday 18th. More info at http://firstcutmedia.com/pac45/ . AKALA: the BAFTA and MOBO award-winning hip hop artist, writer/poet and historian ‘Akala’ is a label owner and social entrepreneur who fuses unique rap/rock/electro-punk sound with fierce lyrical storytelling. Inspired by the likes of Saul Williams and Gil Scot-Heron, over the years Akala has developed a stellar live show; headlining 6 UK tours as well as touring with the likes of Jay-Z, Nas & Damian Marley, M.I.A. and many more. Akala is more recently known for his compelling lectures/seminars, journalism, TV presenting and ...
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