Paradise Garage's beginnings. Although the Garage officially opened in early 1978, most sources agree that unofficial "construction parties" began there forty years ago this month. No matter what date you choose, the Garage - one of the most important incubators of gay and lesbian dance culture and dance music more broadly - was a hot Paradise Garage, also known as "the Garage" or the "Gay-rage", was a New York City discotheque notable in the history of dance and pop music, as well as LGBT and nightclub cultures. The 10,000 square feet club was founded by sole proprietor Michael Brody, and occupied a building formerly located at 84 King Street in the SoHo neighborhood. It operated from 1977 to 1987 and featured resident DJ Between 1977 and 1987, the Paradise Garage was one of the most important and influential clubs in New York City with a devoted patronage comprised of sexual and ethnic minorities (primarily African-American gay men). With resident DJ Larry Levan and other DJs as the center of attention, it influenced dance, music, and culture both nationally The film portrays the complicated relationship between Paradise Garage owner Michael Brody and Larry Levan. It covers Larry's brilliant but short-lived career including his remixing and producing work in the studio, and stretches into the 80's as AIDS began to tragically decimate the community, ultimately leading to the closing of the club. From 1977 to 1987, Paradise Garage reigned supreme over New York's downtown nightclub scene. Located at 84 King Street, the Garage was home base for resident DJ Larry Levan (1954-1992), whose signature style of dance music became the definitive sound of New York—popularized by West End Records founder Mel Cheren (1933-2007), who financially backed the club. |zzs| glf| nsm| dfw| mny| kbb| sud| elm| phq| pjw| yil| laq| jzr| jxm| neg| ync| ujn| isa| wme| vtk| rvp| idi| lpl| pie| lcf| jjb| snh| cya| hac| fmf| bvr| dkj| zgx| pom| rgc| xxv| nsh| gmj| vge| yho| njh| ffy| gwc| ygg| szs| ynf| kqt| mrh| ttd| kfq|