Eddie Rivera

We still think about you and miss you even though we met you when we were toddlers tio. The children of your nephew still ask about you and miss you as much as our own beloved father. R.I.P Tio Eddie you were a man ahead of your time and forever remembered in the minds and heart of your great nieces and nephews.

On behalf of Maria Acosta and the Acosta children.

Eddie Rivera touched so many dee jays, artists and people who became fans. I'm one of them yet I was not a member of the pool, but I remember going to many clubs where he played and had the pleasure of meeting him and Dennis and Jamie back in the days.

I remember the 98.7 Kiss summer concerts with Eddie, D.J.Lance and crew. Those were the days. I still have an old poster of Eddie's 98.7 Kiss party from 1982 and other posters with Eddie. Anyone want copies just give me a call 718-907-0751 or
dusnil@optonline.Net

Trying to get in touch with Dennis and Jamie and the other members I have met over the years to see if they are still spinning or to hear how they are doing. D.J. Angel, Carlos Jimenez, Luie Rivera, Danny Rodriguez, Curt Torres, DJ Steve, DJ Dwaine, vinyljunkie, Frankie Cruz and others. Peace and blessing to Eddie Rivera and IDRC.

I would to know how did Eddie die? i rememberig seeing him alot on the upper westside is that where he lived?

BTW, i still have my RPBC jacket. Does anyone else still have their's?

I was humbled by the loss of Eddie Rivera. I was a young up and comming New York DJ at the time at Club El Morrocco (The Old Zebra Club) on 54th & 2nd in 1992 and my friend DJ Sean James intoduced me to Eddie at an industry night party and it was all good from there. After i became a member of RPBC, i attended the weekly industry night parties. I met the up and comming & established artists, producers, promoters and dj's. The frendships and connections i've made at RPBC could not be beat. Best thing of all was the vibe at the pool. We were all family. Thanks to Eddie's influence & that of my mentor The Legendary DJ Raoul Soto (B'way 96, Gothem West, Northmore St. High, The Latin Quater @ 47th & B'way, etc). I developed my musical tastes and expanded my crowd base & i started my own highly successful mixed tape company, "Angel's Productions" From 1982 to 1995 in Spanish Harlem, "El Barrio". With the breakout of freestyle & house music, my music career took off. I played at The Latin Quater @ 47th Street, The New Manila, El Morocco, Club Deco, The South Street Seaport, The Copaabana @ 57th Street, Club Exit, The Sound Factory Bar, Club 2ii's, Nells, The Winners Palace (Bronx NY), Cats (Bronx NY) & the Circle Club (Bronx NY) and finally at the Country Club at East 86th street. I am in debt to Eddie Rivera for his open door policy and the friends & contacts i've made thru him and his record pool RPBC. You are a true legend in the industry. Miss you dude, may you keep resting in peace for eternity.

R.I.P. TO A MENTOR, FRIEND, BROTHER, INSPIRATION AND TO THE ONE THAT GAVE ME MY FIRST BREAK AND BROKE IT DOWN TO ME WHEN I FIRST KNOCKED ON THE DOOR AT 18TH ST & BROADWAY TO JOIN THE POOL AND EDDIE WITH A SMILE IN HIS FACE LET ME INSIDE AND EXPLAINED THAT I HAD TO BE A WORKING DJ.

SO I WENT DOOR TO DOOR TO ALL THE CLUBS TO AUDITION AND WITH MIXED CASSETTES AND GOT MY FIRST GIG AT THE KASBAH CLUB IN QUEENS NY BY KENNEDY AIRPORT WHICH GAVE ME MY LETTER HEAD WITH THE RAISED SEAL TO JOIN THE POOL. EDDIE RIVERA RECEIVED ME WITH OPEN ARMS AND FROM THAT POINT ON I WAS MADE TO FEEL LIKE I WAS A PART OF THIS FAMILY, STAYING DOWN AT THE POOL FOR DAYS AT A TIME, DOING ALL THE 98.7 KISS FM SUMMER CLEAN UP CONCERTS, AND SCHOOL CONCERTS, JOINED THE FEEDBACK COMMITTEE, AND HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE WHICH I CANT EVER FORGET... LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND I KNOW THAT YOU WOULD BE SOOO PROUD OF EVERYONE RIGHT NOW... LOVE ALL YOU GUYS HERE AND IF YOU WANT TO RECONNECT:

PAPICHULO1133@YAHOO
FRED DJFM MALDONADO ON FACEBOOK
MYSPACE.COM/DJFMBABYPOWDERSESSIONS
MYSPACE.COM/DJFMBABYPOWDER
WED NIGHTS 8-10PM USA TIME ON PREPARTYRADIO.COM
FRI NIGHTS 9-11PM USA TIME ON WHERESTHECULTURE.COM
DJFMBABYPOWDERSESSIONS.PODOMATIC.COM
AND I ALSO HAVE A PAGE HERE ON DISCOMUSIC.COM

GOD BLESS ALL YOU GUYS AND THE RIVER FAMILY!

READ ABOUT I.D.R.C Record Pool and HUDSONIC INC. THE GUYS THAT DONATED AND INSTALLED A CHROME PLATED 10 WAY CHASER DISCO LIGHT SHOW
GAVE IT FOR FREE TO I.D.R.C. AND
EDDIE RIVERIA -
IT WAS THE CENTER PIECE AT
EVERY SUPER STAR PARTY

READ ABOUT THE MAN THAT TRUCKED RUN- D - MC
IN HIS FUTURE SHOCK VAN
NOW THEY R CALLED THE
ROCKING ROLL HALL OF FAME RAPPERS

GREAT READING - VERY INTERESTING
http://bigtimebiz.biz/documents/inmemoryofmyfriendjammasterj.htm

Just stopping through and saying hello. Looking for any pictures, videos, posters or anything relating to the IDRC days for a documentary. You will receive credit if I can get a copy or just a picture.

Rene Hewitt
www.renehewittrecords.com
djrene@optonline.net

Any from the old IDRC can contact me at bklyntom@optonline.net Tom Parisi of Plato's retreat

Hello all... nice to see that my uncle was well loved. Many respects. I missed my uncle he passed very young. He was my mothers brother. Me and my brothers used to hangout at his apt. In the l.e.s with grandma and the two dogs noah and arc very big white beautiful dogs we used to go there every weekend and when we were kids he would always buy us toys my uncle was cool. Very humble.that's when he worked for 92ktu with al bandero and all the crazy guys there. As I grew up aroud tio I went club hoppin with v.I.ps to all the clubs from the roxys to the underground and even having promotional nights at his apt. It was cool cuz ppl used 2 ask me what the hell was I doing there and I used 2 tell them this my uncles house and they backed down lol well that's enuff of the memoirz any info on familys hit me up.

We never got to truly get to know this great man i am reading about and learning about for the first time it seems. It is great to know that a great man had come from my family roots. I wish we could have had a chance to sit down and talk about the family. Your nephews son, daughters and grandchildren would have loved to meet you.

IDRC EMPLOYEE/RELATIVE/FRIEND FOREVER TO THE RIVERA FAMILY...HOW I MISS THE MONDAY NIGHT FEEDBACK AND 98.7 STREET CONCERTS; NOT TO FORGET DELAWARE GAP CAMPING :)
TO ALL THE DJS AND FRIENDS OF THE RIVERA FAMILY, YOU MATTERED AND YOU MADE IT WORK, THANKS FOR SHOWING UP, WISHING YOU A MUSICAL JOURNEY THRU LIFE...ALWAYS WOULD BE EDDIE'S DESIRE FOR YOU! WE WILL MEET AGAIN, UNTIL THEN "AINT NO STOPPIN US NOW" - EER

I met Eddie back in the IDRC days through Louie Gorbea and my parents. They used to all hang out together. One time at a IDRC event for KISS-FM, Evelyn "Champagne" King used my parent's van for her dressing room. I remember coming back to NY and asking Eddie for a start in the business and he told me that I had already be playing. Back then I was 21 and didn't know any better. Although I was surprised at his answer, I learned to understand later on. A cool thing that evening was that Lisa-Lisa happened to be hanging out there, and if anyone who's been at Eddie's house should remember Arc, that big beautiful dog he had. RIP Eddie, you're never forgotten. -Frankie

Way back in the day, Eddie Rivera did not let a mobile deejay join the pool, he told me to get a job, I did. He still didn't let me in. So I ended up joining the POCONO Record Pool. As the years passed, I went to Miami, and worked with Bo Crane and the Florida Record pool. Here is where I got to know Eddie, a warm and gentle soul. He explained to me, what a privilege it was to belong to IDRC. I wasn't ready he explained in a way that I related to. Never a grudge, we became associates and enjoyed a relationship for many years. I was sorry to hear of his passing, I know he will be missed. God Bless!

I want to thank Eddie for the opportunity and faith he had in me to recommend ME TO 98.7 KISS FM with 2 other brothers from our record pool. He was instrumental in getting me the job at the Red Parrot, La Maganette, etc. Also many thanks to Dennis/Jaime.
Thanks TO Luie Rivera, who showed me the art of editing and Danny Rodriguez for letting me get some time in the Copa..I can be reached at 813-323-3601.

Jerry Pinero 1/7/2008

I know that it has been a while since Eddie passed on but it is never too late to acknowledge a pioneer and great disc jockey so I would like to thank Eddie Rivera for the opportunity to have known him and to have shared a mutual love for music.

Also trying to contact Dennis and Jamie Rivera. Give me a call or e-mail me at luismariodj@comcast.net or call me at 954-979-4493 we have to catch up for old times sake by the way my wife Riki`says hello too.

I want to thank IDRC and Eddie for all the music! All my 12" records came thru you. Without those records and visits to Circus Circus, Paradise Garage, The Hilton Hotel, 54, Infinity, Roseland Ballroom, Pinky DJ, skating with Casablanca Records and artists in Brooklyn, 12West (we named our club in Dayton 1470 West, it lasted 20+ years).
What a magic time.

RIP

To have known and shared the life of disco in the beginning with one of the pioneer's was our privilege.To have met so many of the major players then and still now is a memory that we cherish 4 ever.Many thanks to all who shared the life with us and god bless.Eddie was our pied piper R.I.P. our beloved uncle & [boss] lol lol

Keith and Danny contact me kidtom@optonline,net Tom Parisi

I WANT TO THANK YOU EDDIE OR UNCLE EDDIE FOR INSPIREING ME AND MANY DJs IN THE L.E.S. AND FOR HELPING ME OUT IN MY MUSIC CAREER IN THE CORK & BOTTLE WERE YOU FRIST HERD ME SPIN AND GAVE ME A CHANCE TO DO WHAT I DO BEST SPINING RECORDS. LOVE ALWAYS DJ CURTIS T AKA DJ P.LOVE

I WANT TO THANK YOU EDDIE WERE EVER YOU ARE, FOR GIVING YOUR TIME AND RECORDS TO DJS LIKE US AND CARING FOR THE KIDS THAT WE PLAYED FOR ON THOSE 98.7 MUSIC EVENTS WE HAD, THE PEOPLE WHO WILL READ THIS WILL NOW WHO WE ARE , DJ DANNY RODRIGUEZ
CRISCO, ICE PALACE, UNDERGROUND,
AND COPACABANA.AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY GOOD FRIEND DJ LUIE RIVERA.

JUST TODAY I LOOKED AT AN OLD EMPLOYEE ID FROM I.D.R.C. i GAVE EDDIE ONE OF THE FIRST GOLD RECORDS EVER GIVEN TO A DEE JAY RECORD POOL. TO HEAR OF YOUR PASSING IS SAD I REMEMBER YOUR MOM AND JAIME AND ALL OF THE FAMILY FROM THE LOWER EAST SIDE THAT BROUGHT DISCO TO MINORITIES LIKE DAVID MORALES 'PINKY' AND LET THE LARGE RECORD COMPANIES KNOW WE EXISTED THE INDUSTRY OWES YOU A DEBT OF GRATITUDE THAT ONLY US WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE BECAUSE OF YOU WOULD REALLY UNDERSTAND
THANK YOU EDDIE

EDDIE, THANKS FOR ALL THE RECORDS YOU GAVE ME...BUT MOST OF ALL, THANKS FOR LETTING ME MARCH WITH YOU IN THE PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE BACK IN THE DAYS..REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND TILL WE MEET AGAIN YOUR FRIEND NOW AND ALWAYS DJ STEVE THE SAGA PEREZ...