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Disco Fever

1976 establishments in New York City1986 disestablishments in New York (state)Cultural history of New York CityDiscoEntertainment venues in the Bronx
Highbridge, BronxMusic venues completed in 1976Nightclubs in New York City

Disco Fever was a New York City dance club located in the South Bronx on Jerome Avenue and 167th street that operated from 1976 to 1986. After initially failing to draw very many customers, Sal Abbatiello convinced his father, the owner, to hand over the reins. Abbatiello quickly began featuring hip hop artists including a young Grandmaster Flash, and the club greatly increased in popularity and fame. Hip hop group Run-D.M.C. performed their first show at the club.

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Disco Fever
Jerome Avenue, New York The Bronx

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10452 New York, The Bronx
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