Thelma Houston

Thelma Houston

Having failed to penetrate in the 60s, however in the 70s has hits like “Don’t Leave Me This Way” which remains a disco classic. Had other success with “Saturday Night Sunday Morning” and “Its The Last Thing I...
Temptations

Temptations

Popular in the 60s as a Soul and R&B act. However in 1972 they released “Papa Was A Rolling Stone”. This song marked their height, however they are seen as pioneers of the sound and part of the disco...
Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor

“I Will Survive” a song which has survived long past its initial success and still fills floors to this day. A disco queen, also had other successes with songs such as “I Love You...
Giorgio Moroder

Giorgio Moroder

An Italian artist and producer responsible for some of the biggest hits of the disco era, including his collaborations with with Donna Summer and Electric Light Orchestra. Also famed for his soundtracks such as Midnight Express and Flashdance. Daft Punk’s tribute to...
Gino Soccio

Gino Soccio

This Canadian producer had a number of dance hits in the late 70s and early 80s. The biggest of these was Dancer in 1979 however remember in 1982 is seen by some as his seminal work. Became a recluse after the disco boom turned to bust. Stating ‘I saw some disco...
First Choice

First Choice

Masters of the ‘Philly Sound’ this girl group had a major influence on early house and techno being sampled and remixed. Due to their influence on this early electronic music, their influence continues to this day where they are still part of the musical...