In the late 1970s the sounds of Italo disco were taking hold in Italy and throughout Europe, coinciding with disco scenes that were dominating the clubs throughout major cities across The United States. However, when the infamous Disco Demolition Night took place on July 12th, 1979 in Chicago, the sound would face a demise, driving it deeper into underground spaces in the U.S.
In the late 1970s the sounds of Italo disco were taking hold in Italy and throughout Europe, coinciding with disco scenes that were dominating the clubs throughout major cities across The United States. However, when the infamous Disco Demolition Night took place on July 12th, 1979 in Chicago, the sound would face a demise, driving it deeper into underground spaces in the U.S.
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