My love of dance music has stemmed from way back when I was a little nipper thanks to my dad being a huge fan of house (I mean real house). Think The Nightwriters, Robert Owens and the one and only Larry Heard.
Sorry to interrupt but this is one of my favourite tunes of all time:
Nightwriters - Let The Music Use You….
Ok so back to Larry Heard AKA Mr Fingers…Born in Chicago, 1960, to a Motown loving family, he was a talented youngster, experimenting with different instruments from a early age. He worked for the US government which paid for his first studio equipment and kick started his music career. These are some of my fave tracks:
Can You Feel It
Missing You
Mystery of Dub
Oh and Robert Owens was the vocalist in most of his tracks! Such a beautiful voice!!!!!! This is ones my fave - Ordinary People (artwork is so iconic!)
And In Love Forever:
This ones still played in clubs even now:
Larry Heard Presents Mr White - The Sun Can't Compare
All in all this music is timeless and plays such a massive influence on producers today. Iconic. And fucking amazing quite frankly. All played a big part in my growing up!
PS Larry Heard is playing the Rizla Dance Arena at Love Box tomorrow at 19.30 - 21.30!!!!!! Get your tickets here.
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