MountHolyoke Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I just learned the sad news that Tony Silver, director of the hip-hop classic film Style Wars, died last night. We have lost a good friend of the arts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omniscient Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 R.I.P Tony Silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Wallbanger Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Wow... that's a shame. He deserves an immeasurable amount of credit for the global spread of graffiti. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movementsmagazine Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 RIP. This video is undeniably inspiriational for many of us. what other films/documentaries did he direct ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maviK_ Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 rest in peace, one of my favorite movies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visiting Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 REST IN PEACE. I had the chacne to meet him once, and all I can say was THANKYOU. Shine on Mr. Silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~>MooseKnuckle<~ Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 R.I.P. the interview with him and henry is dope. the naration is slick too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiler Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 damn....he died a legend, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValueHorse Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 damn that sucks. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnitzel Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 wow that's quite weird to think that someone who it is possible didn't even like graff from more than anthropological ( think it's the term ) point of view made a movie that is still widely praised by millions 26 years later yet is till widely unknown by world at large! R.I.P Tony silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms.seyer Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Aw man, he recorded what was made into history. A lifetime achievement, and I'm proud that he did what he done. Rest his soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountHolyoke Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 wow that's quite weird to think that someone who it is possible didn't even like graff from more than anthropological ( think it's the term ) point of view made a movie that is still widely praised by millions 26 years later yet is till widely unknown by world at large! R.I.P Tony silver Not to argue, but i believe he appreciated it from an aesthetic point of view, as well. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlondon Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 CLASSIC FILM R.I.P. TONY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STES1 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 i love STYLE-WARS is me inspiration REAST IN PEACE MR.SILVER WE NEVER FORGET YOU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayS Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 damn this sucks. dude is a legend, thank you for stylewars and hooking me into graff. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon Of Choice Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 REST IN PARADISE he helped get a lot of us going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qbarawk Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 R.I.P. Tony Silver, this man will never be forgotten. I agree w/the above statement as do alot of other writers around..... Much love Tony, rest easy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megatron360 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 not sure how much work he has done but: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0798809/ has a little list for him crazy shit, RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimestyle Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 RIP Mr. Tony Silver, you will be one of our inspiration in graffiti art culture.. you contributed a lot.. thanks.. you will be never forgotten, like graffiti.. "its tradition is handed down to the next" Tony Silver Will Lived Forever in our Minds. The Graffiti Movie made by Tony Silver with Henry Chalfant 1983 every writer should watch this movie.. visit me: http://www.freewebs.com/crimestyle http://www.freewebs.com/crimestyle http://www.freewebs.com/crimestyle http://www.freewebs.com/crimestyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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