T KID started writing in The Bronx during the mid 1970s. Influences like PADRE provided an excellent foundation for this future style master. By 1979 he was a consistent presence on Broadway (IRT 1 Line). He later expanded to make his mark on the 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 IRT subway lines.
T KID became famous for his unique lettering and illustration style. In addition to being admired for his artistic ability, in the early to mid 1980s he gained a reputation as being one of the most feared writers of the time. The crew The Vamp Squad of which T KID was a member allegedly robbed and beat many writers who crossed their path.
This time period was also a creative peak for T KID. He along with writers like BOOZER, KEL 139, SHY 147, RIN and SHOCK 123 created countless wild style whole cars on the IRTs. T KID also produced many paintings for his own crew The Nasty Boys.
In the late 1990s T KID made a come back on the streets of New York City. He has participated in the creation of many breathtaking murals through out the city.
T KID's lettering style has influenced many writers both from New York City and across the globe.
As already explained further down my blog most prolific graffiti writers who originated in the 60's,70's and 90's all worked in crews or gangs, as it was difficult to execute your work without somebody watching your back. One very well known group of graffiti writers in New York from the late 80's is "The Nasty Boys.'
The Nasty Boys were a Bronx Crew that started off in Yonkers, 1977. Their original members included: Terrible T-Kid 170, Peser, LA Rock, Crazy 505, Mike Nice, Mike Dust, Nugget One, Take One, Rase One, Bil Roc, Joker One, Shock123, Vista and War One.
T KID became famous for his unique lettering and illustration style. In addition to being admired for his artistic ability, in the early to mid 1980s he gained a reputation as being one of the most feared writers of the time. The crew The Vamp Squad of which T KID was a member allegedly robbed and beat many writers who crossed their path.
This time period was also a creative peak for T KID. He along with writers like BOOZER, KEL 139, SHY 147, RIN and SHOCK 123 created countless wild style whole cars on the IRTs. T KID also produced many paintings for his own crew The Nasty Boys.
In the late 1990s T KID made a come back on the streets of New York City. He has participated in the creation of many breathtaking murals through out the city.
T KID's lettering style has influenced many writers both from New York City and across the globe.
As already explained further down my blog most prolific graffiti writers who originated in the 60's,70's and 90's all worked in crews or gangs, as it was difficult to execute your work without somebody watching your back. One very well known group of graffiti writers in New York from the late 80's is "The Nasty Boys.'
The Nasty Boys were a Bronx Crew that started off in Yonkers, 1977. Their original members included: Terrible T-Kid 170, Peser, LA Rock, Crazy 505, Mike Nice, Mike Dust, Nugget One, Take One, Rase One, Bil Roc, Joker One, Shock123, Vista and War One.
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