SettingsAmerican disco musicians
Alicia Bridges
Alicia Bridges (born July 15, 1953) is an American singer who co-wrote and performed her international hit "I Love the Nightlife (Disco 'Round)" in 1978.
Alicia Bridges (born July 15, 1953) is an American singer who co-wrote and performed her international hit "I Love the Nightlife (Disco 'Round)" in 1978.
Amii Stewart
Amy 'Amii' Paulette Stewart is an American contemporary R&B/disco/dance-pop singer, dancer and actress most famous for her hit disco record "Knock on Wood".
Amy 'Amii' Paulette Stewart is an American contemporary R&B/disco/dance-pop singer, dancer and actress most famous for her hit disco record "Knock on Wood".
Andrea True
Andrea True (July 26, 1943 – November 7, 2011) was an American adult film star and singer from the disco era.
Andrea True (July 26, 1943 – November 7, 2011) was an American adult film star and singer from the disco era.
Anita Ward
Anita Ward is an American singer and musician.
Anita Ward is an American singer and musician.
Barbara Pennington
Barbara Pennington (born 1950s) is an American Hi-NRG and soul music artist of the 1970s and 1980s.
Barbara Pennington (born 1950s) is an American Hi-NRG and soul music artist of the 1970s and 1980s.
Barbara Roy
Barbara Roy was born in Kinston, North Carolina and is a dance music singer.
Barbara Roy was born in Kinston, North Carolina and is a dance music singer.
Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow (born June 17, 1943) is an American singer–songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, conductor, and performer, best known for such recordings as "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can...
Barry Manilow (born June 17, 1943) is an American singer–songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, conductor, and performer, best known for such recordings as "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can...
Bonnie Pointer
Patricia Eva "Bonnie" Pointer (born July 11, 1950) is an American R&B and disco singer, most notable for being the next-to-youngest member of the 1970s and 1980s family music group, The Pointer ...
Patricia Eva "Bonnie" Pointer (born July 11, 1950) is an American R&B and disco singer, most notable for being the next-to-youngest member of the 1970s and 1980s family music group, The Pointer ...
Boys Town Gang
The Boys Town Gang were a San Francisco based disco and hi-NRG band.
The Boys Town Gang were a San Francisco based disco and hi-NRG band.
Carol Douglas
Carol Douglas (born April 7, 1948) is an American singer whose hit "Doctor's Orders" (1974) was a pioneer track in the disco genre.
Carol Douglas (born April 7, 1948) is an American singer whose hit "Doctor's Orders" (1974) was a pioneer track in the disco genre.
Carol Williams (disco musician)
Carol Williams born in Monclair, New Jersey, United States is a disco musician.
Carol Williams born in Monclair, New Jersey, United States is a disco musician.
Carrie Lucas
Carrie Lucas, is an American female R&B musician, born in Carmel, California.
Carrie Lucas, is an American female R&B musician, born in Carmel, California.
Catacombs Nightclub Philadelphia
The Catacombs Nightclub was a gay after hours nightclub in Philadelphia that played underground dance music that became the precursor to house music.
The Catacombs Nightclub was a gay after hours nightclub in Philadelphia that played underground dance music that became the precursor to house music.
Celi Bee
Celi Bee is an American disco musician.
Celi Bee is an American disco musician.
Cher
Cher is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer and philanthropist.
Cher is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer and philanthropist.
Cheryl Lynn
Lynda Cheryl Smith (born March 11, 1957), known better by her professional name Cheryl Lynn, is a female African-American disco, R&B and soul singer known best for her 1978 disco song, "Go...
Lynda Cheryl Smith (born March 11, 1957), known better by her professional name Cheryl Lynn, is a female African-American disco, R&B and soul singer known best for her 1978 disco song, "Go...
Dan Hartman
Daniel Earl "Dan" Hartman (December 8, 1950—March 22, 1994) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer, best known for such songs as: "Free Ride", "I Can Dream About You", "Instant R...
Daniel Earl "Dan" Hartman (December 8, 1950—March 22, 1994) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer, best known for such songs as: "Free Ride", "I Can Dream About You", "Instant R...
David Todd (producer)
David Todd was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
David Todd was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
Debbie Jacobs
Debbie Jacobs is a female Black American singer born in Baltimore, Maryland who had several Disco hits.
Debbie Jacobs is a female Black American singer born in Baltimore, Maryland who had several Disco hits.
Divine (actor)
Divine (October 19, 1945 – March 7, 1988), born Harris Glenn Milstead, was an American actor, singer and drag queen.
Divine (October 19, 1945 – March 7, 1988), born Harris Glenn Milstead, was an American actor, singer and drag queen.
Don Armando
Don Armando Bonilla (August 9, 1946 - November 16, 2002) formed the Second Avenue Rhumba Band with vocalist Fonda Rae and scored a #1 hit on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart with "Deputy of L...
Don Armando Bonilla (August 9, 1946 - November 16, 2002) formed the Second Avenue Rhumba Band with vocalist Fonda Rae and scored a #1 hit on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart with "Deputy of L...
Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian Gaines (born December 31, 1948), known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s.
LaDonna Adrian Gaines (born December 31, 1948), known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s.
Evelyn King (singer)
Evelyn "Champagne" King (born July 1, 1960) is an American R&B, disco and post-disco singer.
Evelyn "Champagne" King (born July 1, 1960) is an American R&B, disco and post-disco singer.
Evelyn Thomas
Evelyn Thomas (born Ellen Lucille Thomas in August 1953) is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois, best known for the dance hits "High Energy", "Masquerade", "Standing At The Crossroads", "R...
Evelyn Thomas (born Ellen Lucille Thomas in August 1953) is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois, best known for the dance hits "High Energy", "Masquerade", "Standing At The Crossroads", "R...
Felipe Rose
Felipe Ortiz Rose (born January 12, 1954) is a founding member of the disco group the Village People, in which he is the Native American.
Felipe Ortiz Rose (born January 12, 1954) is a founding member of the disco group the Village People, in which he is the Native American.
Fern Kinney
Fern Kinney is an American R&B and disco singer, who is best remembered for her releases, "Groove Me" and "Together We Are Beautiful".
Fern Kinney is an American R&B and disco singer, who is best remembered for her releases, "Groove Me" and "Together We Are Beautiful".
Foster Sylvers
The Sylvers were a popular R&B/soul and disco family group during the 1970s.
The Sylvers were a popular R&B/soul and disco family group during the 1970s.
Gayle Adams
Gayle Adams is an American Urban contemporary and house music artist who is best known for her hit singles "Love Fever", "Stretchin' Out" and "Your Love Is A Lifesaver."
Gayle Adams is an American Urban contemporary and house music artist who is best known for her hit singles "Love Fever", "Stretchin' Out" and "Your Love Is A Lifesaver."
Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor (born Gloria Fowles; September 7, 1948) is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits; "I Will Survive" (Hot 100 number 1, 1979), "Never Can Say Goodbye" (Hot 100 ...
Gloria Gaynor (born Gloria Fowles; September 7, 1948) is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits; "I Will Survive" (Hot 100 number 1, 1979), "Never Can Say Goodbye" (Hot 100 ...
Gregg Diamond
Gregg Diamond (May 4, 1949 - March 14, 1999) was a pianist, drummer, songwriter, and producer who was active in the jazz and disco music scenes of the 1970s.
Gregg Diamond (May 4, 1949 - March 14, 1999) was a pianist, drummer, songwriter, and producer who was active in the jazz and disco music scenes of the 1970s.
Gwen Guthrie
Gwen Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter, who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and Madonna, among others, and who wrote songs made famous by Ben E. ...
Gwen Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter, who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and Madonna, among others, and who wrote songs made famous by Ben E. ...
Harry Wayne Casey
Harry Wayne "K.C." Casey (born January 31, 1951) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer.
Harry Wayne "K.C." Casey (born January 31, 1951) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer.
Harvey Mason
Harvey William Mason (born February 22, 1947 in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is an American jazz drummer.
Harvey William Mason (born February 22, 1947 in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is an American jazz drummer.
Jackie Moore (singer)
Jackie Moore is an American R&B singer.
Jackie Moore is an American R&B singer.
Jeanie Tracy
Jeanie Tracy is a female African American R&B, Dance-pop, Hi-NRG and house singer-songwriter and actress, born in Houston, Texas and raised in Fresno, California.
Jeanie Tracy is a female African American R&B, Dance-pop, Hi-NRG and house singer-songwriter and actress, born in Houston, Texas and raised in Fresno, California.
Jenny Burton
Jenny Burton (born November 18, 1957, New York), is an American female R&B singer who had several hits on the US Billboard dance chart.
Jenny Burton (born November 18, 1957, New York), is an American female R&B singer who had several hits on the US Billboard dance chart.
Jerome Smith (musician)
Jerome Smith (June 18, 1953 – July 28, 2000) was a guitarist at TK Records in Miami, Florida, who was a member of KC and the Sunshine Band.
Jerome Smith (June 18, 1953 – July 28, 2000) was a guitarist at TK Records in Miami, Florida, who was a member of KC and the Sunshine Band.
Jimmy "Bo" Horne
Jimmy "Bo" Horne (born Jimmie Horace Horne, Jr. on September 28, 1949 - in West Palm Beach, Florida) is an American musician, singer, and recording artist.
Jimmy "Bo" Horne (born Jimmie Horace Horne, Jr. on September 28, 1949 - in West Palm Beach, Florida) is an American musician, singer, and recording artist.
Judy Cheeks
Judy Cheeks is a female dance music singer born in Miami, Florida in 1954 and is the daughter of gospel singer and preacher Rev.
Judy Cheeks is a female dance music singer born in Miami, Florida in 1954 and is the daughter of gospel singer and preacher Rev.
Karen Finley
Karen Finley (b. 1956, Chicago, Illinois) is an American performance artist, whose theatrical pieces and recordings have often been labelled "obscene" due to their graphic depictions of sexualit...
Karen Finley (b. 1956, Chicago, Illinois) is an American performance artist, whose theatrical pieces and recordings have often been labelled "obscene" due to their graphic depictions of sexualit...
Karen Young (American singer)
Karen Young (March 23, 1951 — January 26, 1991) was an American disco-era singer best known for her hit, "Hot Shot".
Karen Young (March 23, 1951 — January 26, 1991) was an American disco-era singer best known for her hit, "Hot Shot".
Kathy Sledge
Kathy Sledge (born 6 January 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), the youngest of five sisters, Carol,Debra,Joni and Kim.
Kathy Sledge (born 6 January 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), the youngest of five sisters, Carol,Debra,Joni and Kim.
La Toya Jackson
La Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, activist and former model.
La Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, activist and former model.
Leroy Burgess
Leroy Burgess is a prolific singer/recording artist, songwriter, keyboard player and producer.
Leroy Burgess is a prolific singer/recording artist, songwriter, keyboard player and producer.
Linda Clifford
Linda Clifford is an American R&B, disco and house music singer and actress, who scored hits from the 1970s to the 1980s.
Linda Clifford is an American R&B, disco and house music singer and actress, who scored hits from the 1970s to the 1980s.
Man 2 Man
Man 2 Man (also known as Man to Man) were an American Hi-NRG band from New York City, that formed in the early 1980s.
Man 2 Man (also known as Man to Man) were an American Hi-NRG band from New York City, that formed in the early 1980s.
Martha Wash
Martha Wash is an American R&B, Pop, Soul, House singer/songwriter known for her distinctive and powerful voice.
Martha Wash is an American R&B, Pop, Soul, House singer/songwriter known for her distinctive and powerful voice.
Meco
Meco (real name Domenico Monardo, born 29 November 1939) is an American record producer and musician, as well as the name of a band or production team based around him.
Meco (real name Domenico Monardo, born 29 November 1939) is an American record producer and musician, as well as the name of a band or production team based around him.
Melba Moore
Beatrice Melba Smith (born October 29, 1945), known by her stage name, Melba Moore is an American disco, R&B singer and actress.
Beatrice Melba Smith (born October 29, 1945), known by her stage name, Melba Moore is an American disco, R&B singer and actress.
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
Michael Zager
Michael Zager (born 3 January 1943, Passaic, New Jersey) has produced, composed, and/or arranged original music in a wide range of musical idioms, including commercials, albums, network televisi...
Michael Zager (born 3 January 1943, Passaic, New Jersey) has produced, composed, and/or arranged original music in a wide range of musical idioms, including commercials, albums, network televisi...
Millie Jackson
Mildred "Millie" Jackson (born July 15, 1944) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and comedienne.
Mildred "Millie" Jackson (born July 15, 1944) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and comedienne.
Morris Jefferson
Morris Jefferson is an American disco/funk performer who produced only two know albums.
Morris Jefferson is an American disco/funk performer who produced only two know albums.
MYNT
MYNT is a dance music act from New York City.
MYNT is a dance music act from New York City.
Norma Jean Wright
Norma Jean Wright (born in Elyria, Ohio) was the lead vocalist of the soul, R&B and disco group Chic, from 1977 to 1978.
Norma Jean Wright (born in Elyria, Ohio) was the lead vocalist of the soul, R&B and disco group Chic, from 1977 to 1978.
Pamala Stanley
Pamala Stanley (born July 16, 1952) is a Disco, Hi-NRG, Club/Dance and Dance-pop singer from Norfolk, Virginia, United States.
Pamala Stanley (born July 16, 1952) is a Disco, Hi-NRG, Club/Dance and Dance-pop singer from Norfolk, Virginia, United States.
Patrice Rushen
Patrice Rushen is a Grammy Award-winning African American R&B and jazz vocalist, composer and pianist.
Patrice Rushen is a Grammy Award-winning African American R&B and jazz vocalist, composer and pianist.
Patrick Cowley
Patrick Joseph Cowley (October 19, 1950 - November 12, 1982) was an American disco and Hi-NRG dance music composer and recording artist.
Patrick Joseph Cowley (October 19, 1950 - November 12, 1982) was an American disco and Hi-NRG dance music composer and recording artist.
Patti LaBelle
Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards, better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry.
Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards, better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry.
Pattie Brooks
Pattie Brooks is an American singer most frequently associated with the disco era.
Pattie Brooks is an American singer most frequently associated with the disco era.
Peter Brown (singer)
Peter Brown (born 11 July 1953, Blue Island, Illinois) is an artist, songwriter and record producer.
Peter Brown (born 11 July 1953, Blue Island, Illinois) is an artist, songwriter and record producer.
Phyllis Nelson
Phyllis Nelson (October 3, 1950 - January 12, 1998) was an American singer, most famous for her UK chart-topping recording, "Move Closer".
Phyllis Nelson (October 3, 1950 - January 12, 1998) was an American singer, most famous for her UK chart-topping recording, "Move Closer".
Players Association
Players Association were a New York based, Vanguard Records studio group, put together by drummer / arranger Chris Hills and Danny Weiss in 1977.
Players Association were a New York based, Vanguard Records studio group, put together by drummer / arranger Chris Hills and Danny Weiss in 1977.
Randy Jones (singer)
Randy Jones (born on 13 September 1952 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States) is an American disco and pop singer and was the original cowboy from Village People.
Randy Jones (born on 13 September 1952 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States) is an American disco and pop singer and was the original cowboy from Village People.
Robert Bell (musician)
Robert Earl "Kool" Bell (born October 8, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter, and bassist, who is the founding member of the jazz/R&B/soul/funk/disco band, Kool & the Gang.
Robert Earl "Kool" Bell (born October 8, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter, and bassist, who is the founding member of the jazz/R&B/soul/funk/disco band, Kool & the Gang.
Roberta Kelly
Roberta Kelly (born 1942, Los Angeles, California, United States) is an African American singer, who scored three hits on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart between 1976 and 1978.
Roberta Kelly (born 1942, Los Angeles, California, United States) is an African American singer, who scored three hits on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart between 1976 and 1978.
Ron Kersey
Tyrone Garfield "Ron (Have Mercy)" Kersey (April 7, 1949 – January 25, 2005) was an American keyboardist, songwriter, producer and arranger most known for writing the music to "Disco Inferno" by...
Tyrone Garfield "Ron (Have Mercy)" Kersey (April 7, 1949 – January 25, 2005) was an American keyboardist, songwriter, producer and arranger most known for writing the music to "Disco Inferno" by...
Sharon Brown (singer)
Sharon Brown is a singer-songwriter and musician who was born in Harlem, New York, U.S.
Sharon Brown is a singer-songwriter and musician who was born in Harlem, New York, U.S.
Sharon Redd
Sharon Redd (October 19, 1945 - May 1, 1992) was an American singer from New York.
Sharon Redd (October 19, 1945 - May 1, 1992) was an American singer from New York.
Suzi Lane
Suzi Lane is an American female singer who had a number-one track on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1979 with the Giorgio Moroder-produced tracks, "Harmony"/"Ooh, La, La".
Suzi Lane is an American female singer who had a number-one track on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1979 with the Giorgio Moroder-produced tracks, "Harmony"/"Ooh, La, La".
Taana Gardner
Taana Gardner is an American disco singer who found her success through West End Records from 1979 to the present day.
Taana Gardner is an American disco singer who found her success through West End Records from 1979 to the present day.
Teri DeSario
Teri DeSario (born November 27, 1951) is a singer/songwriter from Miami, Florida.
Teri DeSario (born November 27, 1951) is a singer/songwriter from Miami, Florida.
Thelma Houston
Thelma Houston (née Jackson; born May 7, 1946, Leland, Mississippi) is an American singer-songwriter and actress.
Thelma Houston (née Jackson; born May 7, 1946, Leland, Mississippi) is an American singer-songwriter and actress.
Tracy Weber (singer)
Tracy Weber (July 14, unknown date – May 1981) was an American soul and R&B singer, best known for her dance hit "Sure Shot".
Tracy Weber (July 14, unknown date – May 1981) was an American soul and R&B singer, best known for her dance hit "Sure Shot".
Vicki Sue Robinson
Vicki Sue Robinson (May 31, 1954 – April 27, 2000) was an American theatre and film actress and singer, closely associated with the disco era of late 1970s pop music; she is most famous for her ...
Vicki Sue Robinson (May 31, 1954 – April 27, 2000) was an American theatre and film actress and singer, closely associated with the disco era of late 1970s pop music; she is most famous for her ...
Village People
Village People is a concept disco group formed in the United States in 1977, well known for their on-stage costumes depicting American cultural stereotypes, as well as their catchy tunes and sug...
Village People is a concept disco group formed in the United States in 1977, well known for their on-stage costumes depicting American cultural stereotypes, as well as their catchy tunes and sug...
Vincent Montana, Jr.
Vincent Montana, Jr. (born February 12, 1928) is an American composer, arranger, and percussionist, most known as a member of MFSB and as the founder of the Salsoul Orchestra.
Vincent Montana, Jr. (born February 12, 1928) is an American composer, arranger, and percussionist, most known as a member of MFSB and as the founder of the Salsoul Orchestra.
Webster Lewis
Webster Lewis (September 1, 1943 – November 20, 2002) was an American jazz and disco keyboardist.
Webster Lewis (September 1, 1943 – November 20, 2002) was an American jazz and disco keyboardist.