1987 and was the base for DJ Larry Levan. The clubs name derives from its origins as a parking garage. The Paradise Garages business model was largely inspired by David Mancusos parties at The Loft: no liquor was served, there were no sales of food or beverages, and the club was not open to the general public. The sound system was developed, designed, and installed by Richard Long of Richard Long & Associates (RLA), and was said by those who attended to be the best in New York City at that time. The club has been credited for its influence on the development of the modern dance club as it is today; unlike other clubs of its time, the Paradise Garage was focused on dancing rather than social interaction, and it was the first to put the DJ at the center of attention. It was known for its enthusiastic, yet unforgiving nature if a performer was struggling. Musicians who have attended include Diana Ross and a young Madonna. Among those to benefit from what became known as The Garage Sound or Garage Music was Mel Cherens own New York label West End Records. Among West Ends successes were Sessomatto by Sessa Matto, Hot Shot by Karen Young, Heartbeat by Taana Gardner (remixed by Levan), Do it to the Music by Raw Silk, and Dont Make Me Wait by the Peech Boys (produced by Levan). West End Records folded for a number of years, re-opening in the late 90s and releasing one of Levans DJ sets recorded live at the Garage. The building which housed the Paradise Garage is now a facility for Verizon Communications. As of 2008, the Paradise Garage trademark is now owned by Gay Mens Health Crisis (GMHC). Music[edit] The unique and eclectic style of disco and dance music played at the Garage gave rise to the descriptive terms New York house, garage, garage style, and garage classic (to describe a record that was made famous at or is associated with the Paradise Garage). When the term garage music is used in reference to the Paradise Garage, it does not exclusively mean house music, although certain house tracks may be considered to be garage classics. House music as a genre originated with the Garages house DJ Larry Levan and his contemporaries, Frankie Knuckles and Nicky Siano. These DJs played all kinds of music at the Paradise Garage so long as it was danceable - for example The Clash and The Police as well as traditional disco artists like Gwen Guthrie and Sylvester. Levan is remembered for his ability to seamlessly play music from different genres.
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