Music
Tuesday, 23 December 2003
Dublin show for The Sugarhill Gang
Hip-hop legends and pioneers The Sugarhill Gang will play a show in The Village, Dublin on Friday 20 February.
Big Bank Hank, Wonder Mike, and Master Gee were one of the first rap groups to record a single, releasing the Chic sampling 'Rapper's Delight' in 1979.
It became a worldwide hit, eventually selling more than eight million copies.
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The Sugarhill Gang, who recorded for Sugar Hill Records, opened the record industry doors for hip-hop groups with songs like '8th Wonder', then 'Apache' and 'Showdown', featuring Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
Tickets for The Sugarhill Gang at The Village are ¤24 and are on sale now from Road Records, Soundcellar, Ticketmaster and usual outlets nationwide.
