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.
Bonnie Pointer
Patricia Eva "Bonnie" Pointer 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 Sisters.
Patricia Eva "Bonnie" Pointer 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 Sisters.
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 is an American singer whose hit "Doctor's Orders" was a pioneer track in the disco genre.
Carol Douglas is an American singer whose hit "Doctor's Orders" 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, 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, "Got to Be Real".
Lynda Cheryl Smith, 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, "Got to Be Real".
Cory Wade (music producer)
Cory Wade is a former American record producer and songwriter, known for producing some of the biggest hits in disco in the 1970s.
Cory Wade is a former American record producer and songwriter, known for producing some of the biggest hits in disco in the 1970s.
Dan Hartman
Daniel Earl "Dan" Hartman was an American singer, songwriter and record producer, best known for such songs as: "Free Ride", "I Can Dream About You", "Instant Replay", "Love Sensation", and "Rel...
Daniel Earl "Dan" Hartman was an American singer, songwriter and record producer, best known for such songs as: "Free Ride", "I Can Dream About You", "Instant Replay", "Love Sensation", and "Rel...
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.
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, known by the stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s.
LaDonna Adrian Gaines, known by the stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer and songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the late 1970s.
Edmund Sylvers
Edmund Theodore Sylvers (January 25, 1957 – March 11, 2004) was the lead singer of the 1970s family disco/soul music group The Sylvers.
Edmund Theodore Sylvers (January 25, 1957 – March 11, 2004) was the lead singer of the 1970s family disco/soul music group The Sylvers.
Evelyn Thomas
Evelyn Thomas is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois, best known for the dance hits "High Energy", "Masquerade", "Standing At The Crossroads", "Reflections", and "WeakSpot".
Evelyn Thomas is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois, best known for the dance hits "High Energy", "Masquerade", "Standing At The Crossroads", "Reflections", and "WeakSpot".
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, 1949) 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, 1949) 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 was a pianist, drummer, songwriter, and producer who was active in the jazz and disco music scenes of the 1970s.
Gregg Diamond was a pianist, drummer, songwriter, and producer who was active in the jazz and disco music scenes of the 1970s.
Gwen Guthrie
Gwen Guthrie (July 9, 1950 – February 3, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and Madonna, among others, and who ...
Gwen Guthrie (July 9, 1950 – February 3, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and Madonna, among others, and who ...
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.
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 is an American musician, singer, and recording artist.
Jimmy "Bo" Horne 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 is an American performance artist, whose theatrical pieces and recordings have often been labelled "obscene" due to their graphic depictions of sexuality, abuse, and disenfranchisement.
Karen Finley is an American performance artist, whose theatrical pieces and recordings have often been labelled "obscene" due to their graphic depictions of sexuality, abuse, and disenfranchisement.
Karen Young (American singer)
Karen Young was an American disco-era singer best known for her hit, "Hot Shot".
Karen Young was an American disco-era singer best known for her hit, "Hot Shot".
Kathy Sledge
Kathy Sledge, the youngest of five sisters, Carol, Debra, Joni and Kim.
Kathy Sledge, 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, most notably "If My Friends Could See Me Now", "Bridge over Troubled Wat...
Linda Clifford is an American R&B, disco and house music singer and actress, who scored hits from the 1970s to the 1980s, most notably "If My Friends Could See Me Now", "Bridge over Troubled Wat...
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 soprano voice.
Martha Wash is an American R&B, Pop, Soul, House singer/songwriter known for her distinctive and powerful soprano voice.
Meco
Meco is an American record producer and musician, as well as the name of a band or production team based around him.
Meco 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, known by her stage name, Melba Moore is an American disco, R&B singer and actress.
Beatrice Melba Smith, 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...
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 was the lead vocalist of the soul, R&B and disco group Chic, from 1977 to 1978.
Norma Jean Wright was the lead vocalist of the soul, R&B and disco group Chic, from 1977 to 1978.
North End (band)
North End was an American boogie- and club music-influenced garage house music group, consisted of Arthur Baker, Russell Presto and Tony Carbone.
North End was an American boogie- and club music-influenced garage house music group, consisted of Arthur Baker, Russell Presto and Tony Carbone.
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 (born Patrice Louise Rushen, September 30, 1954, Los Angeles, California) is a Grammy Award-winning R&B and jazz vocalist, composer and pianist.
Patrice Rushen (born Patrice Louise Rushen, September 30, 1954, Los Angeles, California) is a Grammy Award-winning 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 is an American artist, songwriter and record producer.
Peter Brown is an American 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 was an American singer from New York.
Sharon Redd 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 and post-disco singer who found her success through West End Records from 1979 to the present day.
Taana Gardner is an American disco and post-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.
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 that formed in the United States in 1977, well known for their on-stage costumes depicting American cultural stereotypes, as well as their catchy tunes an...
Village People is a concept disco group that formed in the United States in 1977, well known for their on-stage costumes depicting American cultural stereotypes, as well as their catchy tunes an...
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.