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The Riot at Comiskey Park

In 1979, disco was a dominant force in American music. It took the top spots in the Billboard charts, and sold countless records. But with its culturally diverse audience, disco faced a major backlash. And that would lead to a crisis one evening in July of 1979, when a promotional event at a baseball game turned into a riot. Vince Lawrence was at that game, and has since become a music producer and documentary filmmaker. He and Lindsay discuss the meaning of that infamous night, and how disco’s legacy is still with us today, in music and in culture.

English
  • Originally Aired November 24, 2020
  • Special Position Airs after season 18
  • Special is Critical to Show's Story Yes
  • Notes Is a season finale
  • Created October 6, 2022 by
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  • Modified October 6, 2022 by
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