![]() ![]() Dahl received a polite applause when he took the mound, as you might expect for anyone throwing out a ceremonial first pitch, but among the fans, the general attitude about the commemoration was pretty understated. No one I spoke to at the park seemed to have come out to the ballpark specifically to celebrate Disco Demolition Night. In an official statement the team said that, “The intent of this giveaway was only meant to mark the historical nature of the night 40 years later,” and that they are, “Dedicated to advocating for a safe, welcoming ballpark experience for all people and communities, and will continue to engage in important, informative discussions with our fans and partners to build toward positive change through sports.” But that doesn’t really answer the question, does it? Justin Bieber & Miley Cyrus Disco Demolition Was 'Poking Fun' At Pop Stars, Says Team Rep Which again begs the question, why did the Chicago White Sox see fit to give the episode the celebration it so desperately did not deserve? It was everything you had feared come to life.” Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers was even more blunt, comparing it to a Nazi book burning. ![]() Dave Marsh, who reported on the event for Rolling Stone called it, “Your most paranoid fantasy about where the ethnic cleansing of the rock radio could ultimately lead. ![]() The worst ramifications of Disco Demolition Night weren’t the kicked-up clumps of sod or the hit the team took to their record however, but in the lasting images of an army of out of control white faces taking so much glee in the destruction of art created by Black, Latino and homosexual artists. “No number of tickets that you could sell would’ve made it worthwhile.” Jimmy Piersall, the Sox’s broadcaster was even more up in arms, calling it a “disgrace,” adding that it was, “The worst promotion in the history of the world.” “It was a disastrous evening from my standpoint,” the team’s then-owner Bill Veeck said. 39 people were ultimately led away in handcuffs and because of the dismal conditions of the stadium, the next game was forfeited by the Sox. After giving a short speech, the disc jockey gave the signal, and a massive explosion rocked the foundations of Comiskey, leaving behind a large crater and sending shards of vinyl into the sky.Ĭaught up in the moment, thousands of fans rushed the field, causing further damage and mayhem, until the Chicago Police, clad in riot gear, finally restored order. At the prescribed time, a large portion of Bee Gees, KC and the Sunshine Band, Donna Summer and Gloria Gaynor albums were gathered together in a large box and just before 9:00 p.m., Dahl rode out into view on an Army Jeep. Outside the stadium, another 20,000 people were held at bay by security, which left the field itself woefully unattended. Records sliced through the air with dangerous abandon, nearly hitting the players. Somewhere around 50,000 Cohos - Dahl’s name for his anti-disco acolytes - overwhelmed the park. ![]()
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