DJ Kool Herc Concert History

DJ Kool Herc is a Jamaican-born DJ who is credited as originating hip-hop music in the Bronx, New York City. His playing of hard-funk records of the sort typified by James Brown was an alternative both to the violent gang culture of the Bronx and to the nascent popularity of disco in the 1970s. In response to the reactions of his dancers, Kool Herc in 1972 began to isolate the instrumental portion of the record which emphasized the drum beat—the break—and switch from one break to another to yet another.

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DJ Kool Herc Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 03, 2023
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
Sheryl Crow / Missy Elliott / Willie Nelson / Chaka Khan / Elton John / Dave Matthews / H.E.R. / St. Vincent / New Edition / Chris Stapleton / Olivia Rodrigo / Carrie Underwood / Stevie Nicks / Adam Levine / Miguel / Sia / DJ Kool Herc / Peter Frampton / Common / Jake Clemons / Jimmy Page / Brittany Howard / LL Cool J / Jazmine Sullivan / Tony Maiden / Andrew Ridgley / Big Boi / Ice-T / Bernie Taupin / Queen Latifah / Henry Fambrough and John Edwards of The Spinners / Pepa Denton / Tom Morello Show all bands
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Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Aug 11, 2023
Hip Hop 50 Live
Trina / The Sugarhill Gang / Snoop Dogg / Slick Rick / Remy Ma / Lil Wayne / Kurtis Blow / Ice Cube / Ghostface Killah / Fat Joe / Eve / Common / Lil' Kim / Mannie Fresh / Marley Marl / Lupe Fiasco / EPMD / T.I. / A$AP Ferg / DJ Clark Kent / DJ Kool Herc / Run-D.M.C. / Melle Mel / Nas Show all bands
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Yankee Stadium New York, New York, United States
May 22, 2015
DJ Kool Herc / Craze The Mid Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 21, 2014
Anti-Flag / Amanda Palmer / Steve Earle / The Chapin Sisters / Rebel Diaz / Toni Blackman / Aurora Barnes / Michael Glablicki of Rusted Root / Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion / DJ Kool Herc / James Maddock / Elizabeth Mitchell / Mike & Ruthy / Ny...
DJ Kool Herc / Elizabeth Mitchell / Nyraine / Rebel Diaz / Anti-Flag / Aurora Barnes / The Chapin Sisters / Steve Earle / Toni Blackman / Mike & Ruthy / Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion / Amanda Palmer / James Maddock / Michael Glablicki of Rusted Root Show all bands
Rumsey Playfield, Central Park New York, New York, United States
Apr 06, 2014
DJ Kool Herc / Gaston and Wise Guy / Negros Americanos / MC Enigma / bishop the eastside nappyhead Night Club 101 New York, New York, United States
Sep 03, 2010 –
Sep 05, 2010
All Tomorrow's Parties - ATP 2010
Explosions in the Sky / Kurt Vile / Raekwon / The Breeders / The Black Angels / The Brian Jonestown Massacre / Iggy & the Stooges / Girls / Mudhoney / Sonic Youth / Tortoise / Sleep / Fucked Up / Fuck Buttons / Avi Buffalo / The Books / GZA/Genius / Wooden Shjips / Vivian Girls / Hope Sandoval And The Warm Inventions / Beak> / Scientists / Papa M / Jim Jarmusch / Sunn O))) & Boris / APSE / Sian Alice Group / DJ Kool Herc / Hallogallo 2010 / T Model Ford Show all bands
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Monticello, New York, United States
Nov 19, 2009
Rakim / Rhymefest / DJ Kool Herc
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B.B. King Blues Club and Grill New York, New York, United States
Nov 17, 2009
Roc Raida Hip-Hop Benefit
Immortal Technique / Brand Nubian / Grand Puba / Sadat X / The Beatnuts / Large Professor / Lord Finesse / A.G. (of Show & A.G.) / Neek The Exotic / DJ Kool Herc / DJ Jazzy Jay / Scram Jones / D.I.T.C.
S.O.B.'s New York, New York, United States
Jun 30, 2007
Zaragoza Ciudad 2007
Huellas de Barro / Hablando en Plata / Chiens de Paille / Flowklorikos / Wu Tang Clan / Violadores del Verso / Insulinodependiente & Vision D / CL Smooth / D.I.T.C. / DJ Kool Herc
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Feria De Zaragoza Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
Oct 21, 2004
DJ Kool Herc The Tivoli Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Jul 16, 2000
Essential Festival 2000 Roots Day
James Brown / Gabrielle / Angie Stone / Lynden David Hall / Jamelia / Hil St. Soul / Mo Solid Gold / Beenie Man / Horace Andy / Lee "Scratch" Perry / mad professer / Scientist / Flavor Flav / Common / The Pharcyde / Diggin In The Crates / Souls of Mischief / DJ Kool Herc / Rahzel / Schoolly D / Talvin Singh & Cleveland Watkiss / DJ Krush / Rae & Christian / Kid Koala / Fila Brazillia / Mr Scruff / Kitachi / Dope Smugglaz / Morgan Heritage / Luciano / Twinkle Brothers / Sugar Minott / Freddie McGregor / IJAHMAN LEVI / Levi Roots / Pete Hunningale Show all bands
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Stanmer Park Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Feb 02, 2000
DJ Kool Herc / Ease Nightmares on Wax The Cockpit Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Jan 14, 1982
Hip Hop Reggae Funk - Electric Boogie - Break Dance Contest
Crash Crew / DJ Whiz Kid / C.D.3 M.C. / Grand Mixer D.S.T. / MC Fats 5 Freddy / The Better Boy / DJ Kool Herc / Steve Audio / Clark Kent / M.C. Saint / The Awesome Fresh M.C.
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The Electricians Hall - Long Island NY Melville, New York, United States

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Genres:

Hip Hop
Rap
Turntablism
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2023 2 concerts
2015 1 concert
2014 2 concerts
2010 1 concert
2009 2 concerts
2007 1 concert
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