Disco music's rise in the 1970s is explored through insights from Gloria Gaynor, George Clinton, and Nile Rodgers, featuring performances by Donna Summer and the Bee Gees.
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Disco music's rise in the 1970s is explored through insights from Gloria Gaynor, George Clinton, and Nile Rodgers, featuring performances by Donna Summer and the Bee Gees.
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Gloria Gaynor hosts "Disco: Spinning the Story," a documentary that traces the rise of disco music in the 1970s. Key figures like George Clinton, Giorgio Moroder, and Nile Rodgers discuss the genre's origins and influence. The film features performances from artists such as Donna Summer and the Bee Gees, alongside insights from Kurtis Blow and Tom Moulton. It captures the vibrant culture of disco, including dance floors and recording studios that defined the era. The documentary runs for 74 minutes and was released in 2005.
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Why Watch
- See rare clips from Disco Step-by-Step.
- Meet key figures like Marty Angelo and Kevin O'Connell.
- Find out about disco's local roots in Buffalo.
Did You Know
- Disco Step-by-Step aired on local TV in Buffalo from January 1 to June 30, 1977.
- The show was filmed in black and white before moving to color on WBEN-TV.
- Kevin O'Connell, the show's second host, was also a weatherman at WBEN-TV.
- Disco Step-by-Step ran on WBEN-TV until January 15, 1980.
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What was Disco Step-by-Step?
Disco Step-by-Step was a local television show in Buffalo, New York that featured disco music, dance instruction, and hustle dancing.
Who created and first hosted Disco Step-by-Step?
Marty Angelo created, wrote, produced, and first hosted Disco Step-by-Step.
When did Disco Step-by-Step first air on WBEN-TV?
Disco Step-by-Step first aired on WBEN-TV on September 23, 1977.
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