Artist

Larry Levan

1974-1992·Brooklyn

Larry Levan took the booth at Paradise Garage in 1977, before the club was finished, and held it for the next decade, turning Saturday nights into a ritual regulars called Saturday Mass. He'd cut his teeth earlier at Nicky Siano's club the Gallery, absorbing an approach to DJing built around emotional pacing rather than technical display, a lesson he carried with him for the rest of his career.

The full story is in New York Disco.

At a glance

Active
1974–1992
From
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Records in the issues
1 (2000), 1 of them a Start here pick
Original label
Strut

In the issues

  • New York Disco
    Principal · 1970-1983 · Members

    New York Disco is a music scene from New York City, USA, 1970–1983. Its principal artists include David Mancuso, Larry Levan, Nile Rodgers and Chic. This issue covers 7 essential albums and 13 dated events.

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