The War on Disco
American Experience · Season 35 · Episode 9
The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the rise of Disco music. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot led by rock fans broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” during a baseball game in Chicago
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Season
35
Episode
9
Air Date
30/Oct/2023
Air Time
21:00
Runtime
51 min
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The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the rise of Disco music. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot led by rock fans broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” during a baseball game in Chicago
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