Remembering a Legend .... Larry Levan (1954-1992) - Raven Fox
There are no DJs, living or otherwise, who have had such potent mythology constructed around them as Larry Levan. His tragically premature death in 1992 signalled the end of a remarkable career that still casts a shadow over the dance community. Talk to any New York DJ of a certain age about music and it's likely that Levan's name will be mentioned in the first ten minutes. He is widely quoted as being the greatest modern DJ, whilst the club that he presided over for ten years - The Paradise Garage - is held in equally high regard.
Was this Man the Best DJ in the World?
-by Kevin Lewis (Jockey Slut 1998)
Larry Levan, is still considered to be the most influential DJ ever. At the height of his popularity at the legendary paradise garage he was like a god for the 2,000 regulars, the creator of skills and tricks that elevated DJing to the artform it is today. Kevin Lewis traces his history and speaks to the passionate people behind the club. All wannabe DJs and promoters: Take Note!
Paradise Garage The Paradise Garage was the legendary club which was located at 84 King Street, New York from 1977 till 1987. The Paradise Garage club gave its name to garage music, New York's flavor of underground dance music. The Garage was Larry Levan's club, the regular DJ from the very beginning to the last night.
garage Garage is New York's version of deep house, named the Paradise Garage. May also be called the Jersey sound due to the close connection many of its artists and producers have with New Jersey.
