#melcheren

#disco was given birth in black gay dance clubs. The music wasn’t even given a name yet. #melcheren (rip) called it “danceable r&b”. As we celebrate #pridemonth let’s remember and respect those who helped launched a music genre and sparked a revolution! Boogie On! https://www.instagram.com/p/ByXvGFNJT485T_I0-cCvCGVQ6Dvr5BnEV4uncE0/?igshid=yxjf88rdvt7p

After too many years, I’ve finally read Mel Cheren’s memoirs Keep On Dancin’ from cover to cover. It’s a very personal account of a music industry insider who happened to be gay from the late 50’s through the late 90’s. Lover of Mike Brody who with his help created the Paradise Garage. Founder of West End records and experienced firsthand the evolution of music from rhythm and blues, rock, soul, disco and then house. His detailed account of his life is vivid and palpable. I really enjoyed getting to know this man whom I barely knew but was always so friendly and kind back to me in the pre and post Garage days. A true mentor for sure to so many. Not perfect by any means, but I feel his heart was in the right place. I highly recommend this book. #melcheren #keepondancin #westendrecords @taanagardner @larrylevanway @paradisegarage #letsgodancin #heartbeat #hotshot #drlove #letnomanputasunder #nycpeechboys #24hoursforlife @keithharingfoundation (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv2v5XEnlImjU8Dg-Q6krazJSXIRI6L7Ae4oHg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sots6ftkmas1

#MelCheren was owner of #Disco label @westendrecords & financial backer of the #ParadiseGarage, home of #LarryLevan. he contracted the disease late in life & died 12/7/07 from complication of AIDS, bequeathing the bulk of his estate to @lgbtcenternyc. #WorldAIDSDay⁠ (at Paradise Garage) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3kpEGBKhv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15ictowauklwf

Does anyone know with certainty who was the artist that created the Paradise Garage tambourine man logo? We all have such powerful association and emotions to this piece of art, yet the artist remains unknown. I would love to find out. I hope someone knows! #paradisegarage #larrylevan #brodymichael #melcheren #84kingstreet (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq2VE8CHEK0NLWjPObYGXav9QD9g3WZEEdvBTA0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n06csx4ptosc