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Steve Dahl stands on the field at Comiskey Park holding a microphone, leading chants during Disco Demolition Night, with several men and a large crowd in the background. Disco Demolition Night Steve Dahl stands at the front of a cheering crowd of teenage fans, some wearing Disco Sucks shirts, during Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Riot in Comiskey Park on Disco Demolition Night

Disco Demolition Night: References & Edit History

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  • Meg Matthias
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Add new Web site: NPR - July 12, 1979: 'The Night Disco Died' — Or Didn't. Sep 08, 2026
Anniversary information added. Jul 05, 2026
Add new Web site: ABC listen - Nightlife - This Week in History: Disco Demolition. May 01, 2025
Add new Web site: BBC - The 1979 riot that 'killed' disco. Mar 09, 2025
Add new Web site: MLB - The night exploding albums caused a team to forfeit. Jan 24, 2025
Corrected display issue. Dec 06, 2024
Added a cross-reference. Nov 06, 2024
New article added. Oct 30, 2024
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