Phillip Lehman is credited as bringing graffiti, particularly tagging, to France in the early 1980s and as a pioneer throughout Europe; an early and prolific participant in Europe's nascent graffiti culture, his style had particular influence into the 1990s.
11 Facts About Phillip Lehman
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Phillip Lehman was instrumental in bringing prominent American artists like SEEN and JonOne to Europe.
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Phillip Lehman is a noted personality in the history of European graffiti and has been a subject of exhibitions like the 2010 Pinacotheque de Paris exhibit Pressionism: Masterpieces of Graffiti on Canvas, from Basquiat to Bando.
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Phillip Lehman continues to produce tag art and paintings from the Dominican Republic.
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In 1995, Phillip Lehman moved back to New York City where he connected with musician Gabriel Roth, a former Pure Records customer.
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Meanwhile, Phillip Lehman had started the gritty funk label Soul Fire Records.
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Phillip Lehman put out records by Lee Fields, The Whitefield Brothers, and the like, with many backed by his house band The Mighty Imperials, a precursor to groups like El Michels Affair and Menahan Street Band.
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Phillip Lehman walked into the studio while the band members were messing around and he went directly to the microphone and commanded them to "Keep it just where it is".
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Phillip Lehman had already begun singing when Bosco made it to the control room to start recording.
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Since the 2010s, Phillip Lehman has had a career in cave diving and exploration.
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Phillip Lehman is a founding member of the Dominican Republic Speleology Society and the Madagascar Cave Diving Association, and has contributed to scientific research on aquatic life as well as underwater photography.