Legendary New York DJ, audiophile and The Loft founder David Mancuso has died, aged 72. One of the original pioneers of invitation-only parties, Mancuso would go on to influence some of the biggest clubs and nights in New York City including The Paradise Garage and Studio 54. What originally began as intimate listening gatherings for friends, eventually transformed into loft parties that became not only a place to hear good music but a community. With the first party in February of 1970 dubbed 'Love Saves The Day', Mancuso drew a reputation for his expertise in sound quality with iconic DJ's such as Frankie Knuckles and Larry Levan being patrons of his parties.