Don1, the King from Queens: The Life and Photos of a NYC Transit Graffiti Master
Louie, KR.ONE, Gasparro is one of twelve children born in Manhattan to Italian immigrants and raised in the Astoria / Long Island City section of Queens, New York. Gasparro found inspiration and a creative outlet by taking part in the rolling art of NYC subway graffiti from 1977-1983, primarily affiliated with MTA writing groups like TSS (The Super Squad), RTW (Rolling Thunder Writers), and NWA (New Wave Artists) Also an accomplished musician, Gasparro has traveled the world, created art, written music, and played drums and guitar for such legendary NYC bands as Murphy's Law and Lordz of Brooklyn. KR.ONE, Gasparro is a graphic designer, painter, and musician living and working in the New York City area with his wife and three sons.