Richie Kaczor
Richard Paul Kaczor, known as Richie Kaczor, was a pioneering DJ during the early days of disco in the 1970s, born on December 9, 1952, and passing away in April 1993. He started his DJ career in New Jersey and soon became a fixture in the New York City club scene and beyond. His talent caught the attention of Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, owners of the legendary Studio 54, where he secured a residency. Alongside Nicky Siano, Kaczor was one of the first DJs to spin records at this iconic venue. James Opdyke, Kaczor's friend who also played sets at the Underground and the Saint, would occasionally cover for him.
Kaczor is often credited with the rise in popularity of Gloria Gaynor's anthem "I Will Survive," which climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was Kaczor who discovered the potential hit when it was just the B-side to "Substitute," and he played a pivotal role in its ascent to success.
Further expanding his influence, Kaczor, together with Studio 54's lighting engineer Robert DeSilva, opened Disco 40 in Hamilton, Bermuda, on March 4, 1980. Kaczor's life came to an early end when he died at the age of 40 in 1993.[1][2][3][4]
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[edit]- ^ "Richie Kaczor @ Disco-Disco.com". www.disco-disco.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Ortiz, Lori (2011). Disco Dance. Bloomsbury Academic. pp. 72–73. ISBN 9780313377464 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Richie Kaczor @ Disco-Disco.com". www.disco-disco.com. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "List of Famous Disc Jockeys". Ranker. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
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