Music from Studio 54's Reincarnation
Steve Rubel, the co-owner of Studio 54 was arrested, convicted and subsequently incarcerated for income tax evasion and drug possession. As a result, the legendary club closed in 1979.Approximately 6 to 9 months latter, the establishment was re-opened by a producer by the name of Mike Stone. The reincarnated Studio 54 was more assessable to the general public and the sonic landscape shifted towards more ecletic, danceable music rather than the orthodox "disco" sound of the past. At this time, the club patrons were primarily African-American, Latino and/or Gay, who embraced the mucis played at clubs like Nicky Siano's Gallery & Buttermilk Bottom, Larry Levan's Paradise Garage and David Marcuso's mythical Loft parties.Kenny Carpenter was the deejay at 54 during its reincarnated period (between 1980 & 1981) and this CD is reflective of the music played at the club during the aforementioned time frame.