If you were young and shiftless—and viscerally repulsed by Abba—Steve Dahl was a god. And you were drawn to Disco Demolition. —ESPN.com.In the late 1970s; disco dominated radio airwaves; much to the dismay of rock music fans. To boost attendance at Comiskey Park; the White Sox and Chicago DJ legend Steve Dahl collaborated to host Disco Demolition on July 12; 1979. Admission to the park was ninety-eight cents and a disco record. Records were destroyed on the field between games; declaring absolutely how rock fans felt about disco.Attendance exceeded fifty thousand; far beyond anyone’s estimations; and when fans stormed the field for the demolition; chaos ensued. Police cleared the field; Comiskey Park was evacuated; and the second game was cancelled—for the first time in MLB history. In collaboration with Steve Dahl; Disco Demolition examines the night that changed America's disco culture forever; featuring a foreword by Bob Odenkirk and over thirty interviews with sports and music icons; including Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick and KC and the Sunshine Band; conducted by journalist Dave Hoekstra. Also featuring a foreword by actor Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul; Breaking Bad) and photographs by Paul Natkin.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The 'other' side of CamelotBy mikieThis was totally a guilty pleasure. It's *big*; *long*; it was much like reading a rag mag might be today. In the times which were the focus of this book; publications were much more tame. I was quite young at the time; but in reading this; many names places were refreshed in my memory....people I'd long-since forgotten about; it was interesting to read of the interconnections the backstories. Total escapism but fascinating.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Great read from start to finish.By carol aruckI couldn't put this book down. I really loved it. I don't know if I can believe everything but it made for some excellent reading. My husband read it as well and made for some good conversation. I was very young when they were in the white house so I remember them. It gives great detail about everyone in her life. I would recommend this book!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. More Scandals; Rumors; Stories About the Fabulous Life of Jacqueline Kennedy OnassisBy Catherine p LaVioletteIt's gossipy; scandalous; fun and full of anecdotes--some of which will make you go "ughhhhh;" others "hmmm; I didn't know that." Well; after you finish the book you know a lot of things you hadn't previously. The only question is "are these revelations completely accurate?" I think they are in a "National Enquirer" kind of way (NE actually gets its stories right more often than they get credit for) but at the end of the day; who cares? It's an entertaining; quick read; hard to put down and full of Jackie stories! Doesn't get much better than that!!!
