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John Hedges
San Francisco Disco DJ
Many consider John Hedges to be San Francisco's first pioneer Disco DJ with a following. He started in the early days of the scene at the Mind Shaft disco on Market Street where he played with Tim Rivers. He then moved on to The City Disco and was nick named Johnny Disco in the local press. Billboard magazine gave him the best SF DJ award in 1976.
Fantasy records producer Harvey Fuqua asked him to come into the studio to remix hits like "Can't Stop Dancing", "Don't Stop" and many more Sylvester tracks with long time friend Marty Blecman. After that John started producing for Jo Lo, Lisa, Jo Carol Davidson and many more. "Jump Shout" by Lisa was a big hit for Moby Dick Records.
John Hedges started San Francisco's first DJ Pool called BADDA (Bay Area Diso DJ Association) and teamed up with legendary SF soundman Bruce Trondson at Oil Can Harry's.
John still plays to this day at the 440 Club/Daddies in the Castro.
(The above text and photos submitted by Steve Fabus)
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Photos below submitted by John Hedges:
1. Jo Carol Black and John Hedges
2. Megatone Records logo
3. A rare picture taken of the owners of Megatone Records mixing a Sylvester tune in the early 1980s at A Different Fur Studio in San Francisco, CA. Marty Blecman (left) and Johnny Disco Hedges
Submitted by DiscoMusic.com (3705)
ha ha ha ha,I was there for the oil can days,worked there actually,helped Bruce Trondson put in lighting and sound,helped build the dj booth,and the new section of the bar,worked there for like 2 years. It was like a family,and the guys who worked there were so hot.
But the music, oh my god the music,and Johney Disco!!! it was one amazing mix after another,and the dance floor was always packed with hot,hot guys....I miss those days. They can never be repeated,and he is as much as classic,as the music he played, Thank you John Hedges