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Discussion on Disco Pioneer DJ Barry Lederer Passed Away within the Disco Music of the 70s and 80s forums, part of the General Music Discussions at DiscoMusic.com category; Folks: I've just received news from Tom Moulton that Disco Pioneer DJ Barry Lederer has passed away. Barry was a ...
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| I've just received news from Tom Moulton that Disco Pioneer DJ Barry Lederer has passed away. Barry was a legendary DJ whose highlights included playing hidden gems Mixed by Tom Moulton. For more information about Barry Lederer, please read his interview Written by Bernard F. Lopez of DiscoMusic.com Barry Lederer of Graebar Sound - DiscoMusic.com
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| I'm shocked and saddened to hear this terrible news. May he R.I.P. ---gone way too soon.
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| Terrible news! Over the last year I had a great contact with the man via MySpace. Absolutely loveable guy and with a GREAT knowledge. The world of Dance and Disco has lost another hero. Rest in peace Barry.
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| My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of meeting Barry Lederer in NYC a few years ago and he went out of his way to introduce me to people like Nicky Siano and others at the Dance Music Hall of Fame. He didn't have to do that, but he did and he made sure we were comfortable the entire night. Barry was passionate about the Disco story being told to anyone who wanted to hear it and even contributed to DiscoMusic.com via his various postings especially in the Clubs section and an interview he granted me a few years back. I received an e-mail earlier today from a DiscoMusic.com member who said he was contacted by the NYPD looking for Barry's next of kin. Out of respect I will leave it at that. The news was saddening, but Barry has left a rich legacy through his writings in Billboard's Disco columns and the many sound systems he put together for clubs like the Saint, 12 West, Trocadero Transfer... through his firm, Graebar Sound. Barry, thank you for being a good friend all these years and for sharing your love of Disco and music with everyone. May you rest in peace and know that many will never forget you. http://www.discomusic.com/people-more/2740_0_11_0_C/
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| ***** What very sad sad news . Barry was , of course , the one who continued the disco column for Billboard Magazine for many years after Tom Moulton hand picked him as his replacement . Barry, you didn't know it, but you were a welcomed and highly anticipated part of my life every week all those years .... as was true for so many all over the country . THANK YOU . RIP remicks ![]() Bernie's detailed interview/biography of Barry that TheLordOfFlatBush links above is a must read. This site is so lucky and proper to have that. ******
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| My heartfelt condolences go out to all the friends and family.. He will be missed.So talented ,gone from us much too soon.. Much Love Dayna
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| Since I came onboard this site, no-one, and I mean no-one welcomed me more than Barry. He watched over me, guided me as to what I wanted to do. I met him twenty five-years ago in Miami, while I was in The Florida Record Pool. Since then we had lost track. Since finding each other again, we called and talked for hours. He read my book, it hasn't come out yet. He told me it was destined for great things. I needed that from him. He , as a writer himself, saw that. He built my confidence. He admitted not being the world's best deejay, but one who loved DISCO. He told me that he felt like a "groupie" sometimes. I understand that comment, because next to him, I was his "groupie". The New York City Police department called me, asking if I knew a next of kin. I feel bad not being able to help. They didn't tell me anything useful. Does anyone know how my friend BARRY died? I miss you already. GOD BESS YOU!! |
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| JEEZ THAT IS SAD NEWS, I WAS SPEAKING WITH BARRY A FEW MONTHS BACK, HAD MANY CHATS WITH HIM TRANS-ATLANTIC ON THE TELEPHONE...I CAN'T BELEIVE IT...SO SAD, AND YES HE WAS A VERY KNOWLEDGABLE AND INTERESTING PERSON. I WISH I COULD SEND FLOWERS OR SOMETHING...I KNOW HE WAS INVOLVED WITH A CHARITY, WILL DIG DETAILS OUT AND POST IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED. AT LEAST HE IS WITH HIS FIRE ISLAND BUDDIES IN HEAVEN |
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| Barry was a great guy. He will be missed by all. His contributions are too many to list. As a person who was in constant contact with him since FEB, I was not aware of any illness. I need to know, how did my friend Barry died? |
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| We'll really miss Barry. I too would like to know what happened. I'm in contact with some people close to him now. Barry was great...RIP. -morgan geist Last edited by Bernie; May 31st, 2009 at 10:39 AM. |
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