Keeping The Memories Alive!
-1- From the US Marines to a 1977 New York City Disco It was a cool summer evening in New York City in 1977, as Steve West, twenty-one years old and fresh out of the US Marines, stood in front of the lavish Stardust Disco in his black silk suit, burgundy silk shirt, burgundy shoes,…
Did you ever find love under the glittering lights of the disco era? Maybe you felt that spark while wandering through bustling city streets, catching glimpses of dancers in the vibrant 70s parks. For me, it all happened in the heart of New York City. Perhaps your love story unfolded in a dazzling disco, on…
After authoring my second book, Disco Nights (2010), about my personal disco experiences growing up in and around New York City—where I worked corporate jobs by day and bartended and danced in the evenings—I sought my next disco project to keep the momentum going. As a single dad of two great teen sons finishing high school, life…
This December 12th marks the 45th anniversary (1977-2022) of the Saturday Night Fever album and movie. Can you believe it’s been that long since John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney graced the movie screen with their smooth dance to “More Than a Woman?” How can we ever forget John Travolta strutting his stuff down a Brooklyn Street to the beat of Staying Alive?
Is disco making a comeback in 2022? In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in disco music – both among fans and artists alike. So what’s behind this revival, and is it here to stay? Let’s take a closer look.
Welcome to the new Disco Hall of Fame blog which is a work in progress. We’ll be writing about the music, the history & culture of Disco and all of its glamour. As we build this blog take a moment and check out the Disco Hall of Fames main website: https://www.discohof.com which will be converted…