Among Eddie Murphy's most notable works outside of comedy are movie roles in Coming to America, The Nutty Professor, and more recently, Dolemite Is My Name.
He would later go on to become an influential figure for a whole new generation of comedians. From there, Eddie Murphy, kept the ball rolling and has established himself in all corners of entertainment including film, music, writing, and producing.Īs a stand-up comedian, Murphy was larely inspired by Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, and Bill Cosby. His first rise to fame was as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1980-1984. Murphy's career as a comedian dates back to 1976, performing at local clubs as a 15 year-old high schooler. It's often remembered by the catchy promo slogan 'Lawd have Murphy', a funny play on the phrase 'Lord have mercy'. It's so comfy and very eye-catching.Įddie Murphy's 1985 tour featured a whopping 69 sold out shows across the USA, in cities like New York, Philly, Chicago, Tampa, and Houston.
Features classic muscle tee fit, lovely one hundred percent cotton, and double sided print. It's held up beautifully after all this time, capturing that old schoo magic for years to come. This vintage tee is an original keepsake from Eddie Murphy's 1985 comedy tour.