Lawrence Philpot (July 20, 1954 – November 8, 1992), known as Larry Levan (/ləˈvæn/ lə-VAN), was an American DJ best known for his decade-long residency...
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neighborhood. It operated from 1977 to 1987 and featured resident DJ Larry Levan. The Garage is credited with influencing the development of modern nightclubs...
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Kasper, Darryl Short, Larry Levan and Michael de Benedictus. The group formed at the Paradise Garage, being influenced by Larry Levan. They only released...
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and audio engineers such as Walter Gibbons, Tom Moulton, Jim Burgess, Larry Levan, M & M, and others. While most post-disco disc jockeys primarily stuck...
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gave there. She soon teamed musically with famed Paradise Garage DJ Larry Levan and recorded her first major landmark hit "Padlock" in 1983 with the...
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Adams, Stan Lucas, Ken Mazur and others. Class Action was directed by Larry Levan and featured Christine Wiltshire as vocalist. Both groups are best known...
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first of its type in the world. Discs were spun by Frankie Knuckles and Larry Levan. He then began showcasing live acts which were the launching points for...
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DJs, such as Larry Levan, the resident at Paradise Garage, Jim Burgess, Tee Scott, and Francis Grasso became famous in the disco scene. Levan, for example...
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released by West End Records, with the more famous club mix created by Larry Levan. It reached the US Billboard R&B Singles at No. 10 and the No. 6 on the...
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release alternative mixes of the same single, so-called dub mixes. DJ Larry Levan implemented elements of dub music in his productions and mixes for various...
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High Enough" is probably most well known in its classic remix by DJ Larry Levan. The Anthology (Salsoul, 2005) Kellman, Andy. "Artist Biography". AllMusic...
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1982. It was written by the band and produced by Paradise garage DJ Larry Levan. It was released by West End Records and peaked at No. 89 on the Billboard...
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the New York City discothèque Paradise Garage where the influential DJ Larry Levan, known for his musical versatility and innovation, played records. According...
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Kosmik Kommando Krewella Kristine W Kym Mazelle Kygo La Bouche Larry Levan Laidback Luke Larry Heard Laurent Garnier Laurent Wolf Late Night Alumni Lazy Dog...
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on Sesame Street Fever. A 12" promo single included disco remixes by Larry Levan and Roy Thode. In 1993, a new operatic version was taped, featuring opera...
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Live & Remastered (section Disc one (Larry Levan))
Sound from 1991 to 1994. The DJ sets are mixed by New York DJ veterans Larry Levan, David Morales, Todd Terry, Kenny Carpenter and the club's British co-founder...
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the album received significant airtime at New York clubs thanks to DJ Larry Levan, a friend of Russell. The album was reissued on CD in 2007 with bonus...
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He brought over DJs from New York City and other US cities including Larry Levan, He held six-hour mixes of disco, house, garage and rock records, a sound...
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on the U.S. Dance chart. It is particularly noted for the 10 minute Larry Levan remix. In 1981, Boys Town Gang recorded a medley of the song "Remember...
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Sharon Redd. While some record producers, such as François Kevorkian and Larry Levan, were polishing and extending the limits of urban-oriented boogie, others...
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American Billboard Hot 100 chart after having been played by resident DJ, Larry Levan, at the Paradise Garage in 1987. The single topped the charts in 25 countries...
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Knuckles and his friend Larry Levan began frequenting discos as teenagers. While studying textile design at the FIT, Knuckles and Levan began working as DJs...
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began performing abroad. He toured Japan with Larry Levan in 1992 on the 'Harmony Tour' before Levan's death in November that year, and also appeared...
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Main Building. With opening sets from American house and garage DJs Larry Levan, David Morales, Roger Sanchez and Tony Humphries, as well as Paul Oakenfold...
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the 1980s, especially frequenting the legendary Paradise Garage when Larry Levan was playing as well as Club Area. She purchased her own equipment and...
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(Larry Levan mix) - 4:30 US 12" Maxi-Single "Someone Like You" - 6:11 "Someone Like You" (Joseph Watt remix) - 5:46 "Someone Like You" (Larry Levan mix)...
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Bang" of the digital audio revolution. In the early 1980s, NYC disco DJ Larry Levan, known for his electric mixes, gained a cult following, and the Paradise...
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Garage had a custom speaker, the "Levan Horn", designed to increase bass in the club, and named after DJ Larry Levan. The club was Long's showroom–he continued...
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the disco era. Many of the disco era's leading disc jockeys, including Larry Levan, Nicky Siano, and Frankie Knuckles were early Loft attendees. Their venues...
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Notable performers who have played "the Zanzibar" include: Michelle Ayers Larry Levan Jomanda Tony Humphries François Kevorkian Tee Scott David Morales Grace...
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